Commissioning Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

About Anova

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We partner with clients across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sectors to successfully deliver complex capital projects. By combining deep industry expertise with proven project delivery processes, Anova provides project management, construction management, scheduling, cost controls, commissioning oversight, and owner's representative services that help clients achieve successful project outcomes.

Position Overview

The Commissioning Engineer II is an intermediate-level role responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities across commercial and industrial construction projects. The position leads day-to-day commissioning efforts, coordinates with project stakeholders, and provides technical oversight throughout planning, testing, documentation, and project turnover. As part of Anova's Owner's Technical Representative (OTR) team, this role provides independent oversight to help ensure building systems and equipment are installed, tested, and documented in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), design intent, and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific C2QA plans, commissioning schedules, testing procedures, and project requirements.
• Review commissioning documentation, test procedures, submittals, and contractor deliverables to verify compliance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), design intent, contract documents, and applicable industry standards.
• Lead equipment inspections, pre-functional inspections, functional performance testing, and system verification activities while providing independent oversight on behalf of the owner.
• Identify commissioning issues, document deficiencies, facilitate issue resolution, and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, design teams, vendors, commissioning specialists, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution and project turnover.
• Prepare commissioning reports, project metrics, executive summaries, and turnover documentation while communicating project status, risks, and recommendations to project leadership and clients.
• Support and mentor junior commissioning engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing documentation, and assisting with commissioning activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Anova's commissioning program by sharing lessons learned, identifying process improvements, and promoting commissioning best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of mechanical or electrical construction experience (mechanical preferred); Bachelor’s degree or technical/trade school education in a related discipline a plus (engineering not required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in both technical and interpersonal contexts.
• Working knowledge of common building systems (HVAC, plumbing, normal and emergency power, and building automation), with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technical knowledge.
• Foundational knowledge of construction quality assurance processes and basic project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Procore, and Facility Grid; BIM/3D modeling experience preferred.

At Anova, We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• HSA/Medical Savings with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) + 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Parental leave and wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored events and additional voluntary benefits

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.

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\nCompany Description

Anova is more than construction management. We are trusted partners dedicated to supporting the most complex decisions in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Life Science facilities.

We take on the responsibility of your complex construction projects as your Owner’s Technical Representative. We help eliminate risk and get the biggest return for your investment. We build trusted long-term relationships, so you know we have your back every step of the way. Our holistic approach is based on data and delivered with a human touch.

Your vision is more than just a construction project to us. We provide solutions driven by data to help your team make informed decisions delivering measurable outcomes as your vision is brought to life.

Company Description

Anova is more than construction management. We are trusted partners dedicated to supporting the most complex decisions in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Life Science facilities.\r\n\r\nWe take on the responsibility of your complex construction projects as your Owner’s Technical Representative. We help eliminate risk and get the biggest return for your investment. We build trusted long-term relationships, so you know we have your back every step of the way. Our holistic approach is based on data and delivered with a human touch.\r\n\r\nYour vision is more than just a construction project to us. We provide solutions driven by data to help your team make informed decisions delivering measurable outcomes as your vision is brought to life.