Commissioning Engineer

LHH; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of complex equipment at customer and project sites across the United States. This remote-based role requires approximately 70% travel and offers hands-on field work in collaboration with engineering, operations, contractors, vendors, and customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, the ability to work independently, and excellent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commissioning, field engineering, startup, project engineering, equipment installation, or similar.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, automation, process, utilities, or capital equipment projects.
• Familiar and comfortable working around high voltage.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, controls, or process troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot in field environments.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with internal and external project teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time.
• Ability to work from a remote/home-based location when not traveling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning, startup, testing, and validation activities for equipment and systems at customer and project sites.
• Travel approximately 70% to project locations throughout the United States.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, and commissioning requirements prior to startup.
• Perform equipment inspections, functional testing, system verification, and troubleshooting during commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and process-related issues in the field.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering teams, project managers, contractors, vendors, operations personnel, and customers.
• Verify equipment and systems are installed and operating according to design specifications and project requirements.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, checklists, testing procedures, and startup documentation.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and project progress.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and operations personnel during system startup and turnover.
• Support punch-list completion and final project turnover to customers or plant operations.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are performed in accordance with company safety standards, site requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Field engineering

Commissioning experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Customer communication

Independent coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of complex equipment and systems at customer and project sites throughout the United States. This is a remote-based position requiring approximately 70% travel. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands‑on troubleshooting experience, and the ability to work independently in the field while partnering with engineering, operations, contractors, vendors, and customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on technical work, extensive travel, and seeing projects through from installation to successful startup.

Location: Remote with travel to project sites

Travel: Approximately 70%

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support commissioning, startup, testing, and validation activities for equipment and systems at customer and project sites.
• Travel approximately 70% to project locations throughout the United States.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment documentation, and commissioning requirements prior to startup.
• Perform equipment inspections, functional testing, system verification, and troubleshooting during commissioning activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and process‑related issues in the field.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering teams, project managers, contractors, vendors, operations personnel, and customers.
• Verify equipment and systems are installed and operating according to design specifications and project requirements.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, checklists, testing procedures, and startup documentation.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and project progress.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and operations personnel during system startup and turnover.
• Support punch‑list completion and final project turnover to customers or plant operations.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are performed in accordance with company safety standards, site requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in commissioning, field engineering, startup, project engineering, equipment installation, or a related engineering function.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, automation, process, utilities, or capital equipment projects.
• Familiar and comfortable working around high voltage
• Strong mechanical, electrical, controls, or process troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues in a field environment.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with internal and external project teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project‑driven environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time.
• Ability to work from a remote/home-based location when not traveling to customer or project sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience commissioning industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, automation, utilities, or process equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, or industrial automation.
• Previous experience supporting large‑scale capital projects or new equipment installations.
• Experience working directly with customers, contractors, OEMs, and equipment vendors.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, FAT/SAT activities, startup procedures, and system turnover.

Pay Details:

$80,000 to $100,000 per year

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