Assistant Commissioning Engineer

Northwest Engineering Service, Inc. is the leading provider of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Services of mechanical systems and Whole Building Commissioning in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1958, NWESI continues to have a reputation for providing quality work and for our professional assessments. 

We are looking to add a talented Assistant Commissioning Engineer to our team in Boise. The Assistant Commissioning Engineer supports the commissioning process for building systems and equipment, ensuring they operate efficiently and meet design specifications. This role involves working closely with senior engineers, contractors, and project teams to perform testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of commissioning activities. 

At NWESI, we are proud to be employee-owned. As part of joining our team, this role will be eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the owner's project requirements, design documents, and equipment submittals


• Develop Commissioning plans and specifications, installation check-sheets, and functional test procedures


• Conduct Commissioning meetings with engineers and installation contractors


• Perform installation verification of equipment during construction


• Verify point-to-point testing and control system device calibration above ceilings and in mechanical spaces, often requiring ladder use or work from aerial work platforms


• Execute functional tests


• Communicate and coordinate activities among various disciplines and professionals 


• Write Commissioning reports

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in engineering 
  
  
  
  • Preferred - Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil
  
  
  • Other engineering degrees will be reviewed for applicability to Commissioning
  
  
  
  


• BS Degree in engineering highly desired


• Degree in other science fields with similar coursework will be considered


• Experience working as a Commissioning technician or engineer desired but not required


• Experience working HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) desired but not required


• Certifications from NEBB in commissioning or TAB a plus


• EIT a plus

POST-OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing background checks and drug screens


• Valid Driver's License with a good record

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, with a $450 Cafe Contribution provided by the Company


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account


• Reimbursement for educational and credentialing expenses related to professional development, and define pay raises or bonuses related to certifications


• 31 paid days off (including holidays and PTO)


• Profit sharing program and 401(k)


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan with a minimum 3% annual company contribution to employees