Commissioning Engineer

Hoffman Construction Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company is seeking a Commissioning Field Engineer to join the commissioning department in Boise, ID. This role requires coordinating with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to ensure electrical systems are ready for startup on site.

You will lead quality control efforts, train client personnel, and organize documentation and data in CSI format, with a focus on safety and efficient startup.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of commissioning processes and procedures.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents and specifications.
• Familiarity with CSI specifications and data organization.
• Hands-on training experience and ability to lead client personnel sessions.
• Strong safety mindset and field observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning quality control and assist startups.
• Coordinate startups by interfacing with trade managers and subcontractors.
• Organize and deliver training for client personnel on operation and maintenance.
• Ensure all systems are safe to operate with proper safety precautions.

Skills

Commissioning knowledge

Visual inspection

Training & documentation reading

CSI specification system

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

The Commissioning Field Engineer will work within the commissioning department and will report to the commissioning manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address electrical coordination issues. The Low Voltage/I&C Field Engineer will lead our commissioning quality control efforts onsite by assisting contractors with startup preparation. This position will be fully at the project site in Boise, ID.

We are looking for candidates in any of these fields: electrical, mechanical, water purity, chemicals, room readiness, instrumentation, and controls.

• Ensure all systems are ready to operate in a safe manner and ensure all safety precautions are in place prior to any system being operated.
• Interface between all trade managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating startups.
• Organize and facilitate training of clients' personnel in the operations and maintenance of electrical systems and components.

Position-Related Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of commissioning.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.

Professional Experience and Education

• A minimum of five (5) years of project commissioning management experience required.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent fieldwork experience is required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.