Systems West Engineers is a leading MEP engineering and commissioning firm with deep roots in Oregon and a strong, multi-year partnership with a major Central Oregon healthcare provider. Our Bend team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Commissioning Engineer to help drive our expanding portfolio of healthcare commissioning and retro-commissioning work.

Role Summary

In this senior role, you will lead commissioning and retro-commissioning projects for healthcare facilities, guide project teams, and strengthen our long-standing client relationship in Central Oregon. This position is ideal for an experienced commissioning engineer ready to take on more responsibility, influence project outcomes, and shape the future of our healthcare market sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts for mechanical and plumbing systems in healthcare facilities
• Facilitate project delivery by coordinating with owners, facility staff, contractors, and design teams
• Conduct field investigations, functional performance testing, and issue resolution
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and documentation requirements
• Provide technical direction to internal project teams and support junior staff
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication and proactive problem solving
• Contribute to development of long-term strategies for healthcare commissioning work

Career Growth Opportunity

For the right person, this position can evolve into a Healthcare Commissioning Market Sector Lead, guiding strategy, building the team, and owning key client relationships.

Location

This position is based in Bend, Oregon, serving clients throughout Central Oregon. Field work is mandatory with a need for flexible work hours (night and weekends).

Compensation and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and professional memberships for employees.
• 401K with employer contributions and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and hybrid schedule options.
• Career advancement opportunities with paid training and individualized career development plans.
• A culture built on support, reliability, quality, and community.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Competitive salary $145,000 to $155,000, DOE. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan with company contributions and company performance bonus.

ABOUT US

Systems West Engineers is a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technicians delivering thoughtful, effective solutions to complex MEP building systems. We show up as a leading team player in the network of contributors, always serving as a resource to elevate the work of others.

As a member of our team, you’ll consistently hear us refer to our values — they serve as our decision-making code and inform our behavior from business operations to our designs and commissioning work. Our values include support community, pursue excellence, work effectively, be responsible, serve our clients, sustain the environment, and think creatively.

We pursue the creative challenges that make for an engaging, collaborative work experience, and we’re excited to share those endeavors with each new member of our team. We believe transparency is essential to achieve stability — to us, that’s more than work-life balance, but also the peer support system that allows each of us to thrive. Over the long haul, we encourage you to identify your own unique development goals, then we offer the resources that enable your individual growth.

Hear more from our team about their experience through hiring, onboarding, and getting integrated with our community — all of that plus employer stats you care about in SWE From the Inside Out.

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Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commissioning, mechanical engineering, or healthcare facility engineering
• Strong understanding of mechanical/HVAC systems and basic plumbing systems
• Proven ability to manage technical projects and client relationships
• Experience with retro-commissioning, functional testing, or healthcare facility operations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination skills
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• PE, CCP, BCxP, or similar credential

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous consulting engineering experience
• Experience in Central Oregon healthcare facilities
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements and infection control considerations