Commissioning & Startup Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Commissioning & Startup Engineer to lead safety-conscious startup activities across major industrial and mission-critical facilities in North America. You will develop commissioning strategies, support walkdowns, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure thorough testing and turnover to operations.

Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical background, 5+ years of commissioning or startup experience, and strong collaboration and communication skills to work with field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of industrial, power, or data center systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel and relocate across North America.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and turnover on major facilities.
• Collaborate with field teams, vendors, operations, and leadership to meet milestones.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch lists, and readiness assessments.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, startup plans, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
• Support IST and operational readiness activities.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and turnover packages.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Completions software

Turnover management systems

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Commissioning & Startup Engineer to lead safety-conscious startup activities across major industrial and mission-critical facilities in North America. You will develop commissioning strategies, support walkdowns, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure thorough testing and turnover to operations.

Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical background, 5+ years of commissioning or startup experience, and strong collaboration and communication skills to work with field