Commissioning Agent

Reports To: Mechanical Principal-in-Charge

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Anticipated Starting Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually, based on experience

Experience: 7+ years - mid-level and senior candidates both encouraged to apply

The Role

Steen Engineering is looking for an experienced Commissioning Agent to make sure the systems we design perform exactly as intended, from startup through long-term operation. You'll act as the technical partner connecting project teams, contractors, building owners, and design professionals - validating performance, troubleshooting issues, and closing the gap between design intent and real-world results. Beyond the technical work, you'll build client relationships, mentor emerging professionals, and help grow Steen's commissioning practice.

Why This Role Matters

The best projects don't end at construction completion - they begin when systems perform reliably in the real world. As a Commissioning Agent at Steen, your work directly impacts:

• Building performance and energy efficiency
• Occupant comfort and safety
• Project quality and risk reduction
• Client trust and long-term relationships

What You'll Do

Commissioning & Building Performance

• Review and reconcile Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents.
• Develop commissioning plans and functional performance test procedures.
• Create functional testing scripts from controls drawings and operational sequences.
• Perform functional testing of HVAC equipment and building systems for new construction and retro-commissioning projects.
• Validate equipment operation, system integration, and controls performance.
• Work with contractors, controls vendors, and site personnel to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Project Leadership & Client Service

• Lead commissioning activities from kickoff through occupancy and post-construction support.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for owners, architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules, priorities, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and resources while flagging risks early.

Technical Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Collaborate with design teams on project goals and system performance requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, controls sequences, and submittals for commissioning compliance.
• Participate in peer reviews and QA processes.

Practice Growth (as you grow into the role)

• Build client relationships that contribute to repeat business.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to expand commissioning services.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 7+ years of experience in commissioning, mechanical engineering, HVAC design, building systems, or project management.
• Experience with central plant systems, HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Solid understanding of applicable building codes, standards, and construction practices.
• Strong communication and relations-building skills.

Nice to Have

• Commissioning certification (BCxP, CxA, CCP, or similar) - or willingness to obtain one.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or supporting business development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan + match
• PTO/holiday policy
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Hybrid schedule optional

Team Steen

We're looking for people who are humble enough to listen, hardworking enough to dig in, and practical enough to get things done. If you take ownership, communicate openly, and believe great engineering is about making things actually work - not just designing them - you'll fit right in.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today at or reach out directly to steen@steeneng.com. We'd love to hear from you even if you don't check every box above.