Commissioning Specialist (Agent/Technician)

Position Overview

Join Cushing Terrell’s commissioning team to commission HVAC and refrigeration for new and renovated projects. In this role, you will ensure building systems perform as designed by working closely with designers and contractors, and by preparing high-quality commissioning reports. This position is ideal for experienced HVAC/refrigeration field technicians, installers, and mechanical engineers with commissioning experience.

Compensation: The expected salary range is $65,000 to $105,000 annually (Technician: $65,000 to $80,000; Certified Agent: $75,000 to $105,00).

At Cushing Terrell, we take pride in providing certification support, training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. With 17 offices and over 500 team members, we deliver sustainable, holistic built environments where “design meets you.”

Key Responsibilities

• Commission HVAC and refrigeration systems for new and renovated projects.
• Ensure building systems perform as designed.
• Collaborate with designers and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Prepare and deliver detailed commissioning reports.
• Support certification, training, and professional development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Commissioning Technician Requirements

• Either 5+ years of HVAC or refrigeration field/start-up experience (service, install, troubleshooting, or performance testing) OR a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years commissioning experience.
• Basic understanding of HVAC/refrigeration components (e.g., RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV systems, controls).
• Willingness to work onsite with overnight travel up to 45% (multi-day site work common).
• For full details, view the Technician requirements.

Certified Commissioning Agent Requirements

• Either a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years commissioning experience OR 10+ years of experience commissioning HVAC, refrigeration, or electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC/refrigeration components (e.g., RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV systems, controls).
• Ability to work onsite with overnight travel up to 45% (multi-day site work common).
• Certification: CCP, CxA, or BCxP.
• For full details, view the Certified Agent requirements.

If you check most of these qualifications but aren’t 100% of the way there, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package with a focus on employee wellbeing.
• Certification support, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Annual performance bonus eligibility.
• Opportunities to work in diverse locations and markets.

For more details, please refer to our Employee Benefits Guide.