Senior Commissioning Engineer

Chinook Systems Inc.

Senior Commissioning Engineer with Chinook Systems, coordinating commissioning services throughout facility planning and operations. Requires a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Chinook’s clients by coordinating and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility lifecycle.
Apply technical expertise to provide solutions to complex problems.
Coach junior staff and review their work.
Execute commissioning and retro-commissioning services for new/existing buildings.
Plan and lead retro-commissioning investigations to identify operational deficiencies and improve energy management.
Prepare commissioning and retro-commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, etc.
Conduct facility assessments and operational reviews to identify performance improvement opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
At least 8 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, etc.
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification is required
In-depth knowledge of commissioning standards and practices e.g. LEED, ASHRAE
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Requires a Valid State Issued Driver's License
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret or higher security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Opportunities for career progression into Project or Program Manager
Hybrid work schedule with options to work from home and at the office.
Up to 25% travel for client site visits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

commissioningretro-commissioningfacility assessmentsoperational reviewsenergy managementHVAClightingtechnical expertiseperformance improvementproblem-solving

Soft Skills

coachingleadershipcommunication

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.)CxACCPCBCP