Commissioning Engineer

ENGIE Deutschland; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Deutschland seeks a Commissioning Engineer in Houston, focused on leading all commissioning facets of Battery Energy Storage System projects. The role requires overseeing a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects transition smoothly to reliable operations, and demands a strong background in engineering and project management within the energy sector.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off including wellness days

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in energy projects.
• Ability to manage and direct multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Develop and execute a thorough Commissioning Plan.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders for effective closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, or technology

Tools

SCADA

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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What You Can Expect

The Commissioning Engineer is part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering all aspects of facility start-up, commissioning, testing, and handover to operations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The Engineer interacts with, oversees, and leads a multidisciplinary team made up of ENGIE personnel, Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) Contractor personnel, Major Equipment Vendor Technical Field Advisors, Consulting Engineers, and other specialist resources in accordance with all applicable contracts, permits, and other project requirements. For project purposes, the Commissioning Engineer reports to the assigned Project Manager.

• Oversee all commissioning activities to transition BESS facilities from construction to safe, stable, and reliable operations
• Develop and execute a Commissioning Plan, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget and schedule
• Examine project permits, agreements, licenses, registrations, and contracts to identify necessary data collection and activities for commissioning
• Analyze QA/QC documentation during construction to adjust the Commissioning Plan and address issues with stakeholders
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure proper project closeout, address issues/claims, and lead continuous improvement activities related to start-up, commissioning, and testing
  
  
  

What You Can Expect

The Commissioning Engineer is part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering all aspects of facility start-up, commissioning, testing, and handover to operations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The Engineer interacts with, oversees, and leads a multidisciplinary team made up of ENGIE personnel, Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) Contractor personnel, Major Equipment Vendor Technical Field Advisors, Consulting Engineers, and other specialist resources in accordance with all applicable contracts, permits, and other project requirements. For project purposes, the Commissioning Engineer reports to the assigned Project Manager.

• Oversee all commissioning activities to transition BESS facilities from construction to safe, stable, and reliable operations
• Develop and execute a Commissioning Plan, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget and schedule
• Examine project permits, agreements, licenses, registrations, and contracts to identify necessary data collection and activities for commissioning
• Analyze QA/QC documentation during construction to adjust the Commissioning Plan and address issues with stakeholders
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure proper project closeout, address issues/claims, and lead continuous improvement activities related to start-up, commissioning, and testing
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in management, engineering, science, or technology related field
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience related to the development, design and/or construction of complex energy projects
• Experience in leading, managing, and/or directing multi-discipline teams and external partners
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing project conditions, providing solution based alternatives, and developing recommendations
• Working knowledge of technical software such as SCADA and other Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Working knowledge office software such as MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, MS Project, and other database software or construction software such as like ArcGIS, GreenIT, SAP, and Procore
  
  
  

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  
  
  

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,520 – $100,222 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status .

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail

Division: Flexible Gen & Retail NORTHAM - FlexGen Support

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Seniority level

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Employment type

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