Commissioning Specialist - Water Infrastructure

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to lead and manage commissioning scopes for water and wastewater projects.

You’ll guide strategy development, systemization, testing, startup planning, and turnover to ensure successful project delivery. You’ll coordinate with clients, operators, consultants, contractors, vendors, and system integrators; oversee FAT, controls testing, and troubleshooting; and provide technical guidance to project teams and Commissioning

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of commissioning, startup, construction, operations, or controls experience, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong technical leadership, commissioning and testing expertise, stakeholder coordination, troubleshooting, and ability to interpret engineering drawings and control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities, including startup, testing, training, performance verification, and system turnover for water and wastewater facilities.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, and acceptance criteria to support successful project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with clients, operators, consultants, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to resolve technical issues and ensure commissioning readiness.
• Oversee system inspections, FAT, controls testing, troubleshooting, and integrated system performance testing.
• Manage commissioning documentation, reporting, deficiency resolution, training records, and turnover packages while providing technical guidance to project teams and Commissioning Coordinators.

Skills

Technical leadership

Commissioning and testing

Stakeholder coordination

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Engineering degree/diploma or related field

Job description

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build systems, we deliver essential projects that protect communities and sustain the environment. As part of our Water Division, you’ll contribute to impactful work across the region, including wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, water processing and control systems, and stormwater management infrastructure.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Commissioning Specialist supporting the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Specialist will lead and manage assigned commissioning scopes for water and wastewater projects. This role provides technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, including strategy development, systemization, construction completion integration, testing, startup planning, stakeholder coordination, performance verification, training, and turnover.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities, including startup, testing, training, performance verification, and system turnover for water and wastewater facilities
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, and acceptance criteria to support successful project delivery
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with clients, operators, consultants, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to resolve technical issues and ensure commissioning readiness
• Oversee system inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), controls testing, troubleshooting, and integrated system performance testing
• Manage commissioning documentation, reporting, deficiency resolution, training records, and turnover packages while providing technical guidance to project teams and Commissioning Coordinators

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Experience: 7+ years of commissioning, startup, construction, operations, or controls experience, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure
• Skills: Strong technical leadership, commissioning and testing expertise, stakeholder coordination, troubleshooting, and ability to interpret engineering drawings and control documentation

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.