Commissioning Specialist - Electrical

McKinstry; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

vision with low deductibles

Parental leave & learning programs

Onsite gym or remote reimbursement

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Commissioning Specialist - Electrical to join our National Technical Services team in Seattle. You will drive commissioning for new and existing facilities, ensuring systems operate as designed and optimizing performance across mechanical, electrical, and building automation domains.

The role requires 3+ years of MEP commissioning experience, strong PLC and networking knowledge, and effective cross-functional collaboration with engineers, vendors, and owners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MEP commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of building automation systems and PLC-based environments.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, I/O lists, and network architecture docs.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, BACnet.
• Ability to troubleshoot startup issues across electrical and PLC systems.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and building automation systems.
• Develop and manage project-specific commissioning, balancing, and startup plans.
• Review installation, startup, functional performance, and controls to ensure compliance with specs.
• Support control system design by creating PLC-based drawings and network coordination.
• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot PLC systems and field devices.
• Lead FAT/SAT activities and document test scripts and checklists.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers or technicians.

Skills

MEP commissioning

Building automation

PLC programming

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, architectural, or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming environments

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate,affordabilityand equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry cannot succeed without you. We are currently seeking a Commissioning Specialist - Electrical to join ourgrowing National Technical Services team. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity are the drivers we need as we seek to become the one of the leading commissioning providers in the country.

At McKinstry,a 2025 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Top 5 Commissioning Giant, commissioningis respected as an essential part of project delivery and a preferred method for ensuring building systems are installed and operated to reach maximum performance.Newly built buildings need you to ensure they operate as designed. Existing buildings need your capable hands to fine-tune operations.

Technical and Consulting Services:

• Helping clients improve efficiency, reliability, and operating costs on new and existing facilities.
• Developing, managing, and coordinating project-specific commissioning, balancing, and startup plans.
• Performing commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and building automation systems.
• Reviewing installation, startup, functional performance, and controls operations to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
• Supporting controls system design by developing PLC-based control drawings, control panel requirements, instrumentation selections, and network architecture coordination.
• Programming, integrating, and troubleshooting basic PLC systems, field devices, third-party equipment, and communication networks.
• Leading or supporting FAT/SAT activities, including I/O verification, point-to-point checks, loop checks, and functional performance testing.
• Developing and maintaining commissioning documentation such as I/O lists, instrumentation schedules, control drawings, network diagrams, test scripts, and checklists.
• Providing technical leadership, coordinating with project stakeholders, participating in design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers or technicians.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• 3+ years of MEP commissioning experience, including leading new construction commissioning projects.
• Proven understanding of building automation systems, controls integration, and PLC-based control environments.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, controls drawings, I/O lists, instrumentation schedules, and network architecture documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware, remote I/O, power supplies, network components, instrumentation, and common protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, and BACnet.
• Ability to troubleshoot startup issues related to PLC programming, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, communication networks, and field devices.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineers, vendors, contractors, and owners.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, architectural, or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience preferred.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match andprofit sharingplan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVFassistance
• Up to16 weekspaid parental leave
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is$37.02 - $52.60 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunityemployers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.