March 2, 2026 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Position: Senior Commissioning Agent Taitem Engineering is hiring a Commissioning Agent with at least five years of experience. Come lead and support a variety of commissioning projects in schools, healthcare, municipal, multifamily buildings and more. This position will also include the opportunity to work on measurement and verification projects most often associated with research into novel and/or cutting-edge technologies. This is a great opportunity to use your experience to work on projects that are making an impact on the built environment as we move towards decarbonization. Current active projects include projects funded by Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Lab and NYSERDA. Based in beautiful Ithaca, New York, and founded in 1989, Taitem is a mission-driven B-Corporation, committed to the "triple bottom line" of people, planet, and prosperity. Taitem is known for its high-quality work in designing and supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. "Taitem" stands for "technology as if the earth mattered," reflecting the firm's commitment to the environment. A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, family-friendly policies, and support for excellence make Taitem a life-sustaining place to work. Taitem Engineering is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from women and people of color. Taitem supports flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment, with in-office and remote work. The successful candidate must, however, be able to meet with team members in Ithaca, NY and visit project sites in Central New York and throughout New York State. Responsibilities may include Serve as Project Leader for commissioning projects for our current clients, primarily in the school and multifamily sectors Create commissioning plans, documentation, reports and client manuals Act as liaison between engineering teams, construction contractors and owners for related topics Troubleshoot and resolve issues during equipment testing phase Support the Cx and M&V Service Manager in development of additional commissioning leads and responses to RFPs Complete projects on time and on budget Review the technical work of others for accuracy Keep up to date with technological trends and changes in a rapidly evolving market Support Measurement & Verification (M&V) projects, including developing M&V plans; specifying, procuring, and installing monitoring equipment; data analysis; and report writing Maintain effective communication with Taitem's Cx and M&V Service Manager, clients and internal project teams Be available for occasional after hours work Required Experience 3-5 years demonstrated experience commissioning building mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and control systems in NYS under various codes, standards and methods such as; new construction (NYS ECCC), LEED (Enhanced and Fundamental), NYC LL87, GSA building commissioning, existing buildings, ongoing/continuous commissioning, renovation and gut rehab projects, and NYSERDA program compliant commissioning, Recommended Certifications Existing Building Commissioning Professional, Association of Energy Engineers, Certified Commissioning Professional, Building Commissioning Association, Professional Engineer Desired Skills and Knowledge Ability to design and implement data collection systems including methods of storing, accessing the data remotely and data management. Experience manipulating large datasets and interpreting results into meaningful and statistically accurate insights Operate and make decisions independently Manage project budgets, workflow, and schedules, including a deep understanding of contractual obligations Knowledge of building energy systems, including new or novel HVAC equipment, and building science, specifically in commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings Review documents and deliverables and provide constructive feedback Solid understanding of the building construction process and NYS codes Train and mentor junior staff Impeccable attention to detail Proficiency in MS Windows and Office, particularly Excel Compensation: The recruiting range for this position is between $80,000/yr and $125,000/yr based on 40 hours per week depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with no-cost options; flexible work hours; paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and paid family leave; overtime compensation; voluntary supplemental disability and life insurance; professional development funds; a 401(k) plan; profit sharing; and an employee assistance program. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must be legally allowed to work in the US without restriction.
