Commissioning Authority (MEP) - Los Angeles at Interface Engineering, Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Interface Engineering, Inc.

Interface Engineering is proud to announce our Collaboration from Home policy for this hybrid, work from home opportunity! Interface Engineering recognizes the importance for employees to have a clear understanding of how to grow and promote within our organization. We provide a unique program with a roadmap and clear path for growth for our employees to understand how to advance and promote at Interface. COME WORK WITH US! Interface Engineering Inc., an internationally recognized leader in high performance design, is seeking to add a Mechanical Engineer/Commissioning Agent to our Los Angeles team. Our team members have the freedom to define their own career path and evolve their role to play to their strengths. You will have the opportunity to quickly tackle new challenges and responsibilities, make an impact, and grow your role organically. Interface encourages everyone to come with questions and bring new ideas and solutions - we foster a culture of learning and growing. Our uniquely designed “Path to Leadership” offers clear cut means to advancement, measured in specific metrics and attributes - but our employees are supported in making their career path their own. We are successful collectively when our team members are empowered individually.
As a progressive multi-disciplined consultancy firm, we focus on innovative engineering solutions for high-performance projects. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration produces outstanding results for our clients and communities. This position requires the incumbent to live within commuting distance of our Portland, OR office. This is a hybrid/remote position, where you will work in the office, or at a client site, 1-2 days per week, and work from home 3-4 days per week. Our Culture: At Interface, we have the company culture and work environment that you have been seeking! You'll find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, cutting edge technology, and great relationships. You'll work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!
Our Core Values: Our core values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do. We are:

• Conscientious.
• Empowered.
• Respectful.
• Resilient.
• Transformative.

What You Will be Doing: As an Interface Engineering Commissioning Agent, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Performing design reviews.
• Submitting design reviews for approval.
• Developing commissioning specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
• Conducting energy audits and retro-commissioning.
• Manage commissioning projects for small and medium sized projects.

To Qualify for Application: The successful candidate should have:

• 2+ years' experience in building commissioning, mechanical design, test & balance, or programming of HVAC controls.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and direct digital control systems.
• The physical ability to conduct field work including climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and maneuvering through construction sites in a safe manner.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects within their allocated budget.
• Experience in the functional testing of pumps, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, air handling systems, radiant floors, venturi valves, fume hoods, lighting controls, and backup power systems.
• Experience in developing project specific commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
• Willingness to travel out of the Oakland/San Francisco metro area (overnight to conduct field work) up to 40% of the time.

To Be Competitive for this Role:
Preferred qualifications include:

• A BS degree in mechanical engineering; or a minimum of 2 years' experience in the field of mechanical startup, test & balance, direct digital controls, energy management, and commissioning will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• PE License (or interest to obtain licensing)
• Commissioning certification from BCxA, ACG, or ASHRAE or interest in obtaining within 6-12 months of employment.
• Previous experience in retro-commissioning and energy audits.
• Experience in the commissioning of laboratories, office buildings, higher education, mission critical, K-12 and other commercial facilities.
• Experience with other building systems such as backup power, fire alarm, security systems, energy metering, and photovoltaic energy systems.
• Experience in HVAC design is beneficial but not required.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, California Title 24, and Washington State Energy Code

Interface Benefits and Perks:

• Highly competitive total compensation packages. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $140,000.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Interface pays 80% of employee and dependents medical premiums. Interface pays 100% of employee dental and vision premiums and 80% of the dental and vision premiums for employee and dependents.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – immediate accrual starts on your first day of work.
• Paid Holidays – Nine (9) paid holidays per year.
• More Time Off – All business days from Christmas to New Year's Day.
• 401k Retirement Plan – With profit share matching based on compensation.
• Life Insurance – Paid for up to two times (2x) your annual pay. You may purchase additional personal and family life insurance.
• Long-term Disability Insurance – Interface pays 100% of the premium, beginning after six (6) months of employment.

…. And more!
Social Equity: We are committed to social equity within our walls and out in our communities. We strive to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. It is our policy provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. 

Further, we support local business and seek out small and minority owned firms to mentor and partner with on our projects. Staff are free to design programs to get us out to clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, or teach school-aged kids about engineering – using paid volunteer time.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role with an organization that provides a culture of safety, trust, commitment, and respect; look no further and apply now to become a member of the Interface Engineering team!
Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer has not been approved for this position. #LI-EJ1

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