Senior Commissioning Agent

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Commissioning Agent, we'll count on you to:

Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project

Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services

Coordinate with the client and assist the contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document and shop drawing reviews and opposed season testing

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree or similar.

Commissioning Industry Experience: Mission Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Government

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines

Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs

Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc

Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills

Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services

Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations

Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools

Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location
United States-Texas-San Antonio

Other Locations
Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
Aug 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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