DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our growing team. C. Orlando, FL Charlotte, NC Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX About the Smart Buildings team at DLR Group DLR Group’s approach is unique because we start every project with a focus on building performance outcomes and use this as a guide to inform our integrated design process.

The Commissioning process is central to our approach, ensuring quality and consistency throughout design and construction. Our certified Commissioning Authorities, Energy Management experts and Professional Engineers combine design phase expertise with hands-on functional testing and advanced operational performance analytics . This ensures projects are delivered at peak performance on Day One of operations, and are equipped for long-term efficiency and success.

We focus the Commissioning process to be the formal framework for delivering low-carbon, high-performance designs that elevate the human experience and deliver real value for building owners by prioritizing operational efficiency, occupant health and resilience. Position Summary In this position, you will be supporting commissioning activities for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more . You will work with these integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise As a Commissioning Authority, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform construction reviews, functional testing, and building performance diagnostics.

Expect to be traveling approximately 30–50% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team.

Requirements

and Basis of Design Develop commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests. Perform site inspections and functional testing to verify system installation and operations Collaborate with contractors, owners, occupants, and operators to identify improvements on building operations. Identify, track, and resolve issues impacting system performance.

Provide feedback to design teams to ensure optimal design strategies.

Required Qualifications

: +7 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with familiarity in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings Understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning Familiarity with MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills. Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time.

Preferred Qualifications

Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE) Licensed Professional Engineer or Trade Worker Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field Our comprehensive

Benefits

at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time