CalTek is the top Denver, CO engineering and building‑performance staffing agency specializing in recruiting Commissioning Agents for hospitals, data centers, higher‑education campuses, federal facilities, and high‑performance commercial buildings. Denver’s booming construction market, sustainability mandates, and complex MEP/BAS infrastructure make it one of the strongest commissioning hubs in the country.
Our client is a leading commissioning and building‑performance consultancy supporting new construction, major renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and energy‑compliance programs throughout the Denver metro area. Their commissioning team ensures that building systems are installed, tested, and performing according to design intent, owner requirements, and regulatory standards.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building automation, and life‑safety systems.
- Develop commissioning plans, pre‑functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, and commissioning schedules aligned with OPR (Owner Project Requirements) and BOD (Basis of Design).
- Review design documents, specifications, submittals, and sequences of operation for compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct site inspections, witness equipment startups, verify installation quality, and oversee functional testing of MEP/FP systems.
- Perform integrated systems testing (IST) for mission‑critical facilities, data centers, and high‑reliability environments.
- Verify BAS/DDC programming, control logic, alarm strategies, trend logs, and system interoperability across BACnet/IP, Modbus, and proprietary control platforms.
- Coordinate commissioning meetings with contractors, engineers, facility teams, and project stakeholders.
- Document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and verify resolution through re‑testing and closeout.
- Support energy‑code compliance including IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, Colorado energy standards, and LEED commissioning requirements.
- Prepare commissioning reports, turnover packages, and closeout documentation for owner acceptance.
- Assist with MEP system optimization, energy‑efficiency improvements, and building‑performance analytics.
- Ensure adherence to Colorado building codes, NFPA standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and project‑specific commissioning specifications.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Science, or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
- 8–15+ years of commissioning experience in commercial, institutional, or mission‑critical environments.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water plants, boilers, AHUs, VAV systems, electrical distribution, emergency power, UPS systems, and fire‑protection systems.
- Hands‑on experience with BAS/DDC platforms (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, Schneider Electric).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, MEP/FP specifications, control schematics, and sequences of operation.
- Proficiency in developing commissioning plans, test scripts, and commissioning documentation.
- Strong communication skills for leading commissioning meetings and coordinating with contractors and design teams.
- Experience with Colorado building codes, IECC energy‑compliance requirements, and LEED commissioning processes.
- Excellent documentation, report writing, and project‑management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CxA, BCxP, CCP, QCxP, or other commissioning certifications.
- Experience with data centers, hospitals, labs, or mission‑critical facilities.
- Familiarity with energy modeling, fault‑detection diagnostics (FDD), and building‑performance analytics.
- Experience with LEED fundamental and enhanced commissioning.
- Background in controls integration, TAB coordination, or MEP design.
