Sr. Commissioning Engineer

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Fairless Hills, PA

What this job involves

JLL is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise to our Commissioning & Building Analytics (CBA) team. This position will be on site in Fairless Hills, PA, and will be a 12 month minimum project. This senior role involves managing complex commissioning projects, mentoring team members, and serving as the primary technical authority on challenging assignments. The position requires collaboration with executive-level stakeholders, strategic decision-making, and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Leading and overseeing multiple complex commissioning projects simultaneously through all project phases
• Developing and implementing advanced commissioning strategies that align with ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED requirements
• Serving as the technical authority for complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems
• Mentoring junior team members and providing technical guidance to project teams
• Conducting peer reviews of commissioning documentation and field activities
• Building and maintaining relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Developing custom commissioning solutions for unique or specialized building systems
• Participating in business development activities and proposal preparation
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of commissioning processes and methodologies

Desired experience and technical skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional designation
• LEED AP certification
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering experience with at least 10 years focused on building commissioning
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing commissioning teams and complex projects
• Advanced knowledge of building systems including mission-critical facilities
• Expertise in commissioning standards, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Advanced proficiency with testing equipment and methodologies for complex systems
• Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to executive-level clients
• Ability to travel up to 50% to client sites across the USA
• Strong project management skills with experience managing substantial project budgets

Preferred:

• Multiple professional certifications (CxA, CBCP, CPMP, CEM)
• Experience commissioning specialized facilities (data centers, laboratories, healthcare)
• Advanced knowledge of building automation systems and integration
• Experience with energy optimization strategies and performance verification
• Published works or presentations at industry conferences
• Experience developing and conducting technical training programs
• International project experience
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Experience with sustainability initiatives beyond LEED
• Background in energy modeling or building analytics
• Experience with emerging technologies such as IoT, digital twins, or AI applications for building systems