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Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal
Burns & McDonnellChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$80k - $120k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Description
The Assistant Commissioning Engineer supports the execution of commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related tasks for complex buildings and systems across various markets, including correctional, federal, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, higher education, and commercial buildings.
Qualifications
Compensation
$80,000.00-120,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 263493
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
The Assistant Commissioning Engineer supports the execution of commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related tasks for complex buildings and systems across various markets, including correctional, federal, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, higher education, and commercial buildings.
- Assists with preparing commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards
- Assists with reviewing designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs for commissioning plans
- Assists with training operation and maintenance personnel to review operating modes, sequence of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance of commissioning plans
- Apply basic knowledge to document commissioning results and performance shortfalls. Collaborate with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to recommend remedial measures
- Assists with planning, scheduling, and performing work for small to mid-size projects and supports project teams for large projects and programs
- Assists with the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning practice
- Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
- Or, Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.
- Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus.
- Understanding and familiarity with DOE-2, eQUEST, Energy Pro, and other modeling software a plus.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
Compensation
$80,000.00-120,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 263493
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
Skills
Microsoft Office
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