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Cushing Terrell · 3 months ago

Certified Commissioning Engineer / Agent

Kalispell, Montana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm seeking a Certified Commissioning Engineer / Agent to join their commissioning team. The role involves commissioning HVAC and refrigeration systems for new and renovated projects, ensuring they perform as designed and delivering high-quality commissioning reports.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConsultingInterior Design

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead field commissioning of HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems (start-up, functional performance testing, and handover)

Perform design reviews and review shop drawings during construction administration

Execute and document commissioning tests, collect data, and write clear reports with findings

Use measurement tools and data loggers to verify airflow, temperature, pressures, and control sequences

Support junior staff (mentoring) and contribute to QA/QC and best-practice checklists

Ensures equipment meets all legal requirements and codes

Consult with clients to determine functional requirements of new or renovated systems and/or projects and prepare information regarding design, specifications, estimated costs, and construction time

Communicate results and conclusions clearly by preparing reports with statistics and data-driven insights, ensuring they are comprehensible to both expert and non-expert audiences

Travel to the project site to perform thorough inspections

Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms

Qualification

HVAC commissioningRefrigeration systemsTechnical writingMicrosoft ExcelBuilding automation controlsClient communicationDesign reviewsConstruction documentsData analysisCertification CCPCertification CxACertificationCertification BCxPMentoring

Required

One of the Following: 1) a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years commissioning experience OR 2) 10+ years of experience commissioning HVAC, Refrigeration, or other electrical systems

Strong understanding of HVAC/refrigeration system components (e.g., RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV, controls)

Comfortable working onsite — Overnight travel up to 45% (multi-day site work common)

Ability to perform design reviews and read construction documents/specs

Strong technical writing and client communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; Bluebeam or similar PDF markup tools

Certification: CCP, CxA, or BCxP