Commissioning Engineer

ADB Safegate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Job summary

A company specializing in airport technology seeks a Commissioning Engineer to deliver and support advanced airport lighting systems. This role involves extensive travel (75-85%) alongside troubleshooting and optimizing complex control systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, alongside practical experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible working culture conducive to career advancement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in systems integration, field commissioning, or similar roles.
• Able to read and understand electrical and control system schematic drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with both hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site commissioning and integration of ALCMS and SGRS solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize electrical command and control systems.
• Resolve technical challenges in electrical power systems and control systems.
• Support and configure computer networks as part of system integration.
• Manage scheduling and oversee site preparations with contractors.
• Conduct system readiness checks and acceptance testing.

Skills

Electrical systems

Controls

Automation

Networked infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Effective communication in English

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

Smarter, Better, Now.

ADB SAFEGATE's functional teams are integral to powering innovation and ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

The Opportunity...

The Commissioning Engineer delivers, integrates, and supports our proprietary Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ALCMS), high-voltage Switchgear (constant current) Regulator System (SGRS), and Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) at airports across the Americas and around the world.

You will make an impact by…

• Performing on-site commissioning, integration, and testing of ALCMS and SGRS solutions, working with both PC-based and PLC-based control systems.
• Troubleshooting, configuring, and optimizing the complete system, including electrical command (Point I/O), control logic, computer hardware/software, field devices, and all related network and communication interfaces.
• Resolving technical challenges across electrical power systems, computerized control systems, and field instrumentation.
• Configuring, diagnosing, and supporting computer networks (TCP/IP, Modbus) and serial communications (RS-232, RS-485, or similar) as part of system integration and commissioning.
• Coordinating with on-site electrical contractors, manage scheduling, and oversee site preparations.
• Conducting system readiness checks and acceptance testing.
• Collaborating with engineering teams, project managers, and airport customers to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Providing technical training and clear documentation for customers and internal teams.
• Participating in technical reviews and contribute insights for continuous system improvement.
• Assisting in bid preparation and technical submittal packages as required.

The talent we want to inspire has…

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology (or higher) in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field. Candidates with extensive, directly relevant experience in commissioning and integrating complex control systems may be considered even without a formal degree.
• Practical experience in electrical systems, controls, automation, or networked infrastructure.
• 2-4 years of experience in systems integration, field commissioning, or similar technical roles.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, control system, and network schematic drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, comfortable with both hardware and software challenges.
• Effective communicator in English (oral and written); Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to pass mandatory BCI and FBI background checks.
• International travel experience.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 75-85%, with periods of higher travel during peak project phases) for project delivery and professional development.

What's on offer

• In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits.
• The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.
• A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviors that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company.
• An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe.

If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying.

What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website https://adbsafegate.com/about/career/