Commissioning Agent I

Syska Hennessy Group

The Role

Overview

Entry-level Mechanical Engineer supporting commissioning and facility management projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • checklist development
  • field investigations
  • site visits
  • work ownership
  • functional testing
  • edt training

Tasks

-Developing and administering pre-functional checklists -Assisting engineers with field investigations and construction site visits to observe and attend project coordination meetings -Taking ownership of completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assignments -Attend all other continuing education seminars on technical or professional enhancing topics -Performing functional testing of low-level systems with test scripts created by others (VAV's, Unit Heater's, Lighting Controls, Circuit Verification, RPP's) -Participate and regularly attend the EDT program training sessions and support activities that are part of the EDT program

Requirements

  • mechanical engineering
  • autocad
  • revit
  • problem solving
  • internship
  • ms office

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering with a graduation date of Winter 2025, Spring or Summer of 2026 -Knowledge in the latest version of MEP Auto CAD; REVIT experience is a plus -Proactively problem identification and resolution -Previous engineering internship, a plus -Proficient in design and calculation software; MS Office Suite

Benefits

-Training and professional development courses -Transit/parking employer stipend -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans -½ day work from home Fridays all year long -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy -Professional development incentive bonuses

The Company

About Syska Hennessy Group

-Two mechanical engineers launched a firm that would define MEP systems for iconic high‑rise structures. -Over nearly a century, it has grown into a global powerhouse integrating consulting, engineering, commissioning, and ICT services. -Typical assignments include mission‑critical data hubs, airports, hospitals, universities, museums, and corporate campuses. -Specialists design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, AV, telecom, security, and vertical‑transport systems. -Standout facts include pioneering air‑conditioning in the Frick Collection, river‑water cooling for the UN HQ, and designing the Lincoln Center.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Healthcare

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Institutional

Fire/Life Safety

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Architectural Lighting

Vertical Transportation

Commissioning

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Building Systems

Water Resources

Government

Residential

Hospitality

Educational

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Electronic Security

Fire Suppression

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)