Automation Control Systems Commissioning Engineer

Automationtechies; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company is seeking an experienced ACS Commissioning Engineer to support the start-up and commissioning of advanced control systems. This hands-on role involves leading Site Acceptance Testing, validating control logic, and troubleshooting; candidates need 3–7+ years of experience in industrial settings. Must be willing to work on a 2-week on, 2-week off rotation in Alaska. Excellent opportunity to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of hands-on commissioning experience in industrial settings.
• Strong competence in DCS and PLC platforms.
• Ability to interpret control narratives and loop diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Acceptance Testing for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems.
• Validate control logic and network configurations.
• Troubleshoot control system issues during startup and commissioning.
• Support function testing of critical process equipment and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot startup issues and maintain commissioning documentation.
• Collaborate with instrumentation techs, vendors, and operations on-site.

Skills

Hands-on commissioning experience

Strong knowledge of DCS and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson)

Proficiency interpreting P&IDs and wiring drawings

Understanding of field instrumentation and control system safety

Experience with TCP/IP networking

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Emerson

IEC 61511 (ISA 84) familiarity

Job description

Overview

Automation & Control Systems Commissioning Engineer
Location: Project-Based / On-Site Opportunities Available

Ready to play a critical role in bringing large-scale industrial facilities to life? Our client is seeking an experienced ACS Commissioning Engineer to support the start-up and commissioning of advanced automation and control systems in complex, high-impact environments. This is a hands-on role at the center of commissioning activities, offering exposure to cutting-edge control technologies and collaboration with top-tier engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems alongside vendors and commissioning teams
• Validate control logic, interlocks, alarms, and network configurations to ensure system readiness
• Execute loop checks and signal verification from field instrumentation through control system I/O
• Support function testing of critical process equipment, utilities, and safety systems
• Troubleshoot control system issues during startup, tuning, and commissioning
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, punch lists, and as-built records
• Interface closely with instrumentation technicians, vendors, and operations teams on-site

What You Bring

• 3–7+ years of hands-on commissioning experience in industrial, energy, or gas processing facilities
• Strong working knowledge of DCS and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson)
• Proficiency interpreting P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, loop diagrams, and wiring drawings
• Solid understanding of field instrumentation, signal types, calibration, and control system safety
• Experience with TCP/IP networking in industrial control environments

Preferred Experience

• OEM control system training (Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, ABB, or similar)
• Familiarity with SIS standards such as IEC 61511 or ISA 84
• Must be willing to work a 2-week on, 2-week off, rotation to Alaska

Why Apply

This role offers the chance to work on mission-critical facilities, sharpen your commissioning expertise, and collaborate with highly skilled automation professionals in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. If you thrive in the field, enjoy solving complex control system problems, and want to see your work come to life at startup—this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and take the next step in your automation and controls career.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.