Commissioning Engineer

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced BAS/Controls Commissioning Engineer to support startup, testing, validation, and commissioning of advanced building automation and industrial control systems on active project sites.

You will work with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and sequence-of-operation issues in real time, and ensure field devices, HMIs, and communications perform as designed before turnover to the client.

Qualifications

• Experience in startup and commissioning of BAS and industrial control systems.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting of PLC/HMI, networks, and sensors.
• Ability to coordinate on active site projects across mechanical and electrical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup and commissioning of BAS and industrial control systems.
• Execute point-to-point system checkouts.
• Verify field device wiring and terminations.
• Calibrate environmental, mechanical, and industrial sensors.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, and field communication issues.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC platforms

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Compensation: $95,000–$140,000

Travel: Approximately 50%–80%, depending on project phase

Focus: Building Automation, Controls Commissioning, PLC/HMI Startup & Validation

Start It Up. Test It. Make It Perform.

We are seeking an experienced BAS / Controls Commissioning Engineer to support the startup, testing, validation, and commissioning of complex building automation and industrial control systems.

This is a highly technical, field-focused position for someone who knows Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, understands how controls interact with mechanical and electrical systems, and can confidently troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and sequence-of-operation issues in real time.

You will work directly on active project sites to ensure PLCs, HMIs, field devices, communications networks, and system sequences perform exactly as designed before final turnover to the client.

Why Join the Team?

This is an opportunity to work on complex automation projects where your technical expertise has an immediate impact.

You will be involved in everything from initial system startup and point-to-point checkout to PLC modifications, functional testing, troubleshooting, and final client turnover.

If you enjoy solving problems in the field, working with sophisticated control systems, and seeing projects come to life, this role offers plenty of technical depth and variety.

What You’ll Get

• $95,000–$140,000 salary range
• Exposure to advanced BAS and industrial controls projects
• Hands-on work with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation platforms
• Opportunities to troubleshoot and solve complex field challenges
• Experience across mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and automation systems
• High-impact involvement from startup through final commissioning
• Career growth within controls, automation, and commissioning
• Diverse project environments and technical challenges

What You’ll Do

• Perform startup and commissioning of BAS and industrial control systems
• Execute point-to-point system checkouts
• Verify field device wiring and terminations
• Calibrate environmental, mechanical, and industrial sensors
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