Commissioning I&C Lead Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Commissioning I&C Lead Engineer for a contract role in Houston with a later transition to Pecos, TX. The position oversees Systems Completion, Commissioning, and Startup plans to safely turn over systems from construction through operations.

You will collaborate with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution. The role requires extensive I&C, startup, and power generation experience and willingness to

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of facilities engineering experience in power/energy infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in I&C design, commissioning, and startup execution.
• Strong project delivery focus with excellent communication and travel ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of systems completion and commissioning deliverables.
• Review and support commissioning procedures, including Function Test Procedures, Control Narratives, and Cause & Effect Test Procedures.
• Coordinate with I&C design teams, equipment manufacturers, and contractors.
• Support development and review of testing plans, commissioning work packs, and procedures.
• Identify and coordinate procurement of commissioning spare parts.
• Ensure facility design supports safe pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Act as system owner and scope manager during Startup phase.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among contractors, vendors, and field engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation & I&C Commissioning

Power Generation Facility Commission/

Systems Completion & Turnover

Job description

Commissioning I&C Lead Engineer

Pay: $90/hr
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Houston, TX (onsite through initial project phase) with later transition to Pecos, TX for long-term project execution

The role will transition to onsite in Pecos, TX through March 2031, with a company provided accommodations with a schedule of 10 hours per day, 6 days per week, following either a 6/2 or 3/1 rotation. The manager is looking to hire one candidate who can transition between both locations in Houston/Pecos and work schedules.

Project Overview

Join a groundbreaking energy infrastructure project supporting next-generation data center power generation. This large-scale natural gas-powered facility will utilize advanced turbine technology to deliver reliable, scalable power generation capacity through an innovative co-located energy model.

Position Summary

The Commissioning Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Lead Engineer will oversee the development and implementation of Systems Completion, Commissioning, and Startup plans to ensure the safe and efficient turnover of project systems from construction through startup and final handover to operations.

This role will work closely with internal stakeholders, EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution and facility handover.

Key Responsibilities

During Engineering Phase

• Lead development of systems completion and commissioning deliverables.
• Review and support commissioning procedures, including:
  • Function Test Procedures
  • Control Narratives
  • Cause & Effect Test Procedures
• Coordinate with I&C design teams, equipment manufacturers, and contractors.
• Support development and review of testing plans, commissioning work packs, and commissioning procedures.
• Identify and coordinate procurement of commissioning spare parts.
• Ensure facility design supports safe and reliable pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.

During Construction & Startup Phase

• Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary Commissioning, Startup, and Operations team.
• Act as system owner and scope manager for assigned systems.
• Coordinate commissioning activities among contractors, vendors, field engineers, and technical specialists.
• Manage commissioning and startup interfaces between contractors and vendor organizations.
• Monitor project milestones and commissioning schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project turnover and handover requirements.
• Promote and maintain Incident and Injury Free (IIF) principles and operational excellence standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of facilities engineering experience supporting:
  • Power generation projects
  • Energy infrastructure projects
  • Industrial facilities operations
• Extensive experience in:
  • Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design
  • Commissioning
  • Startup execution
• Strong understanding of power generation facility equipment and operations.
• Strong project execution and project delivery focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States.

Top Required Skills

• Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Commissioning - 5+ years
• Power Generation Facility Commissioning & Startup - 5+ years
• Systems Completion & Turnover Management - 5+ years

Preferred Experience

• Power generation facility commissioning experience.
• Experience managing commissioning activities across multiple contractors and vendors.
• Experience with large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.

Work Schedule & Location Requirements

• Initially onsite in Houston, TX, working Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Role transitions to Pecos, TX for project execution activities.
• Future schedule includes 10-hour days, 6 days per week, following a rotational work schedule.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work in both locations throughout the project lifecycle.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a lead role in one of the largest power generation projects in the United States, supporting the commissioning and startup of a major energy infrastructure facility while working alongside industry-leading engineering, construction, and operations teams.