Commissioning and Startup Lead – Seattle, WA*

CMTS LLC; Seattle, Washington (WA, Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision - 100% company

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

CMTS LLC seeks a Commissioning and Startup Lead in Seattle, WA to drive commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for municipal utility facilities. You will own planning through turnover, develop procedures for mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and coordinate FAT/SAT testing while ensuring safe, reliable asset handover.

The role emphasizes O&M readiness, training coordination, and CMMS data loading to support live system cutovers with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in facility startup, commissioning, or plant engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of pumping systems, electrical distribution, and instrumentation and controls.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and turnover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for municipal utility facilities, including pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs, CSO control and storage facilities, and solid waste transfer facilities.
• Own commissioning planning through turnover to ensure assets enter service tested, documented, and maintainable.
• Develop commissioning plans, startup sequences, and test procedures for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls systems.
• Coordinate and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), and oversee functional performance testing.
• Manage punch list resolution, systems turnover packages, and warranty tracking.
• Lead operations and maintenance (O&M) readiness, including training coordination, O&M manual review, and spare parts and maintenance planning inputs.
• Direct asset data handover, including asset register development and CMMS data loading and validation.
• Interface with operations staff to plan cutovers and minimize service disruption on live systems.
• Support closeout documentation and record deliverable completeness.

Skills

Facility startup

Commissioning

Pumping systems

Electrical distribution

Instrumentation & controls

Test plans

Turnover documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Commissioning and Startup Lead – Seattle, WA

Full-Time | On-Site | Seattle, WA

Why Join Our Team

Join a team supporting critical municipal infrastructure projects that serve local communities. As a Commissioning and Startup Lead, you will lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities that ensure utility facilities are fully tested, documented, and prepared for successful operation. Working closely with project teams, contractors, and operations staff, you will help deliver facilities that are safe, reliable, and maintainable while supporting successful project turnover.

About Your Role

The Commissioning and Startup Lead is responsible for leading commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for municipal utility facilities, including pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs, CSO control and storage facilities, and solid waste transfer facilities. This role owns commissioning planning through turnover to ensure assets enter service fully tested, documented, and maintainable.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

What You'll Need to Get the Job Done

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in facility startup, commissioning, or plant engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of pumping systems, electrical distribution, and instrumentation and controls.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and turnover documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• BCxA Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), or an equivalent commissioning credential.
• Experience with CMMS implementation or asset data management.
• Experience commissioning assets within live utility systems under operational cutover constraints.

What You'll Do

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational readiness for municipal utility facilities, including pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs, CSO control and storage facilities, and solid waste transfer facilities.
• Own commissioning planning through turnover to ensure assets enter service tested, documented, and maintainable.
• Develop commissioning plans, startup sequences, and test procedures for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls systems.
• Coordinate and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT), and oversee functional performance testing.
• Manage punch list resolution, systems turnover packages, and warranty tracking.
• Lead operations and maintenance (O&M) readiness, including training coordination, O&M manual review, and spare parts and maintenance planning inputs.
• Direct asset data handover, including asset register development and CMMS data loading and validation.
• Interface with operations staff to plan cutovers and minimize service disruption on live systems.
• Support closeout documentation and record deliverable completeness.

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to support critical municipal utility infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative team environment focused on successful project delivery.
• Exposure to complex commissioning and startup activities across water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities.
• Professional growth and career development opportunities.
• A culture focused on quality, collaboration, operational readiness, and project excellence.

Pay Rate

• $62.50–$75.00 per hour

Bonus Opportunity

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual performance, utilization, attendance, tenure, and the achievement of company goals.

Benefits

CMTS offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, and career advancement pathways.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.