Senior Commissioning Agent

Job Description

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to play a pivotal role in project execution, management, and business development. This position involves overseeing projects, developing commissioning plans, leading field activities, supporting proposal efforts, and mentoring junior staff. The role is available in any of our office locations or as a fully remote opportunity.

Successful candidates, if you reside within a 60-minute commute of physical Wendel offices, we’re excited for you to join us at the office at least three days a week, recognizing the significance we place on fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture. Our commitment to operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling our employees to maintain a work-life balance. Visit our Locations section of the website to learn more about our office locations.

Responsibilities

Be the Commissioning Authority and lead commissioning efforts for new construction and existing building projects, including data center and mission critical facilities
Develop and manage commissioning plans, specifications, and work plans
Perform design reviews at multiple stages (basis of design, design development, construction documents)
Coordinate and lead commissioning meetings with clients, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Review and validate submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation
Develop and execute pre-functional and functional performance tests for mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Oversee system startup, testing, and balancing activities
Lead and support data center commissioning activities across all levels
Document and track commissioning issues through resolution
Prepare commissioning reports and final documentation deliverables
Support LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning requirements, including documentation and coordination with LEED consultants
Conduct field verification and site observations to ensure system performance and compliance
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, and construction management
Provide QA/QC review of commissioning deliverables
Support construction phase activities, including issue resolution and system troubleshooting
Manage project budgets and junior commissioning staff

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in leading commissioning projects, building systems, or related engineering roles
Demonstrated experience in commissioning of complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, controls)
Proven experience delivering LEED commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced Cx) is required
Experience preparing proposal responses and technical narratives is required
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), CCP, or equivalent certification preferred
LEED AP preferred
Willingness to travel 50%–75% based on project demands

What We Offer

Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
Work-life balance including:
Hybrid work policy
Flexible work
Great benefits including:
Medical, dental, and vision
401k match
PTO
Life insurance
HSA and FSA options.
Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
Tuition reimbursement.
Parking reimbursement.
Wellness programs and health stipend.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.