Entry-Level Commissioning Engineer
Salas O'Brien
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Auditing
- Nice to have
- Troubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- $75K–$95K a year
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting44%Auditing8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Salas O’Brien is seeking an Entry-Level Commissioning Engineer to implement energy consulting and commissioning services for large institutional clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare commissioning plans.
- Review commissioning specifications.
- Review equipment submittals and controls sequences of operation.
- Develop pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures.
- Conduct equipment installation and construction site inspections.
- Prepare and issue construction field reports.
- Execute and witness performance functional testing.
- Develop and maintain commissioning documentation including issues log, systems manual and commissioning report.
- Conduct Point to Point Testing.
- Conduct Sensor Calibration Testing.
- Conduct onsite QAQC equipment and controls wiring inspections.
- Conduct retro-commissioning of existing buildings for NYC Local Law 87 compliance.
- Support energy audits and detailed feasibility studies.
- Provide troubleshooting and facilities support assistance.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Management, or a closely related field, or the equivalent.
- 0-2 years’ experience (HVAC Controls background preferred).
- Experience with functional performance testing on mechanical and HVAC&R systems.
- Experience performing commissioning design drawing and specification reviews.
- Experience troubleshooting facility issues and implementing corrective actions.
Location: New York, NY
Compensation & Benefits
Expected base salary range: $75,000 - $95,000 USD per year.
Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support