Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

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What You'll Do

Under the direction and supervision of Cx staff, the Commissioning (Cx) Engineer in Training I assists in the creation of commissioning plans from construction documents and prepares material estimates for Cx projects. The Cx EIT I is responsible for learning Cx technical policies and procedures as well as performing site visits for project managers when needed.

• Prepares commissioning plans, which are made up of pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and the training matrix from contract documents prepared by the project design and construction team
• Assists with data input for Cx checklists
• Prepares test procedures for checking the operation of systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and shop drawings
• Performs project job site visits during construction to observe and learn about conformance to design specifications and owner expectations; these visits are performed with or without senior technical staff
• Learns to understand Cx technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects
• Attends training to become a certified commissioning provider
• Actively attends in-house training sessions to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas
• Assist the project team in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations
• Acts and performs activities inside and outside the organization in a manner consistent with ethical engineering standards
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
• Knowledge of industry specific software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD)
• Study and Pass FE exam within first year

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Interpersonal Skills – ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
• Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
• Judgement and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
• Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Eager to learn in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of engineering theories/methodologies and industry software (Revit and AutoCAD)
• Clear written communication and speech clarity; strong comprehension and follow‑through on direction and feedback
• Detail‑oriented with sound judgment and decision‑making; collaborative and eager to learn
• Intent to study for and pass the FE exam within the first year.
• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
• Requires the ability to transport ladders and plans weighing up to 30 pounds

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company‑funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

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