Senior Commissioning Authority | Raleigh, NC

IMEG is hiring a Senior Commissioning Authority in Raleigh, NC or Jacksonville, FL to lead commissioning (Cx) services on a wide range of building types, including large and complex projects, while also supporting retro-commissioning and energy assessment efforts. In this role, you’ll manage Cx planning, documentation, design reviews, field observations, functional testing, issue management, and reporting—working closely with owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage and/or support multiple commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, and schedule and budget management
• Develop commissioning plans, specifications, and project documentation using web-based tools (including Cx Alloy)
• Perform commissioning design reviews, construction document reviews, and equipment submittal reviews
• Lead commissioning meetings and proactively communicate with a wide range of client stakeholders
• Perform jobsite field observations, document findings, and issue detailed field reports
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance test procedures
• Coordinate and self-perform functional testing with contractors/owners and manage issues through resolution
• Perform technical analysis of building operation (controls, sequences, etc.)
• Contribute to improving commissioning processes, best practices, and quality outcomes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals
• Supervise and mentor less-experienced employees in a team-based atmosphere

Required Qualifications and Skills

 • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in Commissioning or in the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) consulting industry, or equivalent
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred
OR
• Recognized Building Commissioning Certification preferred (or ability and desire to obtain one)
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in Commissioning or in the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) design consulting industry, or equivalent
• Strong oral and written skills and a proven ability to interact professionally with a wide a range of clients
• Experienced knowledge of HVAC and electrical system designs and operations
• Experienced knowledge of building automation and lighting control systems
• Experienced knowledge of Cx Industry Standards (ASHRAE, ACG, BCxA) and code requirements
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (CEC Title 24, ASHRAE, IECC, IMC, NEC, etc.)
• Experienced in the review of construction documents (mechanical, controls, plumbing and electrical drawings, specifications, etc.)
• Experienced knowledge of electrical and fire/life safety systems
• Knowledge of construction industry safety practices and procedures
• Experienced in troubleshooting of field devices and control hardware and software
• Capable of self-performing functional testing of building MEP systems and coordinates non-standard test scopes such as technology, BECx, etc
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skilled with PDF editors (Bluebeam, Adobe), plus additional online project management software
• Ability to travel up to 30% (travel will depend on project needs and may vary widely)

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us
IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Grow your commissioning career by leading full lifecycle Cx—from design through occupancy—on complex building systems and high-impact projects.

Commissioning Team Highlights

• IMEG provides Commissioning (Cx) and Retro-Commissioning (Retro-Cx) services to verify that building systems are designed, installed, and functioning according to the owner’s requirements and industry standards.
• In new construction, IMEG’s commissioning agents work from the design phase through occupancy, developing commissioning plans, performing equipment inspections and functional testing (for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, etc.), and resolving any issues to ensure systems perform as intended.
• For existing buildings, their retro-commissioning process investigates and tes