Commissioning Engineer – Onsite Startup & Handover

PCL; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Parental leave

HSA/FSA

Mental health support

Career growth

Training & development

Regional mobility

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Commissioning Engineer to lead startup and commissioning activities from system startup to final commissioning, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors and vendors. Travel to West Coast job sites is required.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and systems integration, plus planning and documentation skills. We offer ownership opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of startup and commissioning of industrial or water/wastewater systems.
• Strong knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and Systems Integration.
• Proficiency in project planning and scheduling with lookahead tools.
• Construction processes, project coordination, and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform on-site startup and commissioning activities for assigned systems and subsystems.
• Develop, maintain, and update the commissioning schedule and rolling lookahead plan to align with project milestones and resource priorities.
• Review and control component and system test documentation, ensuring compliance with design intent and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support during installation, startup, and functional testing phases, identifying and resolving issues in real time.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure commissioning readiness and system handover.
• Track progress and proactively communicate schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure all required documentation, test forms, and turnover packages are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Support the Commissioning Manager in maintaining project status reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration on site.

Skills

Experience in startup and Commission

Instrumentation & Controls

Project planning & scheduling

Communication & teamwork

Travel readiness

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Commissioning software tools

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Commissioning Engineer to lead startup and commissioning activities from system startup to final commissioning, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors and vendors. Travel to West Coast job sites is required.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and systems integration, plus planning and documentation skills. We offer ownership opportunities and comprehensive benefits.