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The Role
Lead commissioning projects for new, renovated, and existing buildings: develop commissioning plans, review designs, coordinate stakeholders, perform functional performance testing of MEP, controls, and life-safety systems, manage deficiencies and documentation, support owner turnover and training, and provide project status updates.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The commissioning manager/ commissioning engineer position is responsible for leading and managing the commissioning process for new construction, renovation, and existing building projects. Commissioning ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), applicable codes, and industry best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership
Design & Construction Review
Functional Performance Testing & Verification
Owner Support & Training
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What we offer:
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
The commissioning manager/ commissioning engineer position is responsible for leading and managing the commissioning process for new construction, renovation, and existing building projects. Commissioning ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), applicable codes, and industry best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Leadership
- Serve as the lead commissioning project manager for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop and maintain project-specific commissioning plans, schedules, and issue logs.
- Facilitate commissioning kick-off meetings, design reviews, construction meetings, and functional performance testing activities.
- Coordinate activities among owners, architects, engineers, contractors, TAB firms, and controls vendors.
Design & Construction Review
- Review Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documentation.
- Conduct design and submittal reviews for commissioning, maintenance, and operational performance.
- Verify commissioning requirements are incorporated into project specifications and construction documents.
- Identify and communicate potential performance issues early in the project lifecycle.
Functional Performance Testing & Verification
- Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures.
- Witness startup activities, TAB verification, controls integration, and system testing.
- Lead functional performance testing of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting controls, building automation systems, and renewable energy systems.
- Verify systems perform in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
- Maintain commissioning documentation and issue resolution logs.
- Prepare field observation reports, commissioning reports, and final project closeout documentation.
- Track deficiencies through resolution and verify corrective actions.
- Provide executive-level updates on project status, risks, and commissioning metrics.
Owner Support & Training
- Support owner turnover and occupancy readiness activities.
- Review O&M manuals and training documentation.
- Verify facility staff training is completed and documented.
- Provide recommendations to improve operational performance and energy efficiency.
- Drives profitable growth
- Maintains collaborative working environment and internal communication
- May represent UL at industry related functions such as seminars and trade shows.
- May directs and review work of assigned staff.
- May train office, field, and/or laboratory staff and entry-level engineers.
- Provides technical assistance to field staff.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (preferred),
- 5+ years of commissioning, MEP engineering
- Industry certification (preferred) Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Commissiong Professional (CCP) or similar
- Strong understanding of HVAC, BAS/controls, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequence of operations.
- Experience leading functional performance testing and troubleshooting building systems.
- Strong technical writing, project management, and client-facing communication skills.
- Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
- Certified Commissiong Professional (CCP)
- LEED AP
- Experience with Title 24, LEED
- Knowledge of data centers, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, and commercial building commissioning.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $130,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of commissioning and MEP engineering experience
- Industry commissioning certification (CxA, CBCP, CCP)
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems
- Experience with BAS/controls and building automation systems
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequences of operations
- Experience leading functional performance testing and troubleshooting building systems
- Strong technical writing, project management, and client-facing communication skills
- Ability to travel to project sites as required
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- LEED AP
- Experience with Title 24 and LEED projects
- Knowledge of data centers, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, and commercial building commissioning
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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay is positioned as broad-based, with UL stating all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus across regions. This universal design creates a consistent incentive foundation regardless of role or country.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, featuring a 401(k) with matching up to a total 5% and an additional 4% company retirement contribution after the first year in U.S. materials. Employees also reference access to an employee stock purchase plan in the U.S. and many major operating regions.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage breadth includes medical, dental, and vision with U.S. plans noting the company pays over 75% of medical premiums and offers PPO and HDHP options. Supportive programs like FSAs/HSAs, disability, life insurance, EAP, and mental‑health resources are frequently cited.
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The Company
What We Do
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Why Work With Us
Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Depending on the role we offer hybrid or remote opportunities.
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