Commissioning & Startup Specialist I&C

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Control System Commissioning Specialist to lead instrumentation and control systems commissioning for semiconductor and life sciences facilities. The role involves planning, coordinating, validating, testing, and ensuring code compliance and operational readiness.

The on-site focus requires strong collaboration with engineering, construction, vendors, and AHJs. Part-time telework is allowed with at least three days weekly in person.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, electrical, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent relevant field experience).
• Minimum 10 years of commissioning and start-up experience in industrial, high-tech, or cleanroom facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading commissioning activities for fire and life safety systems from construction completion through startup and handover.
• Developing commissioning plans, test procedures, integrated systems testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Direct loop checks, I/O verification, control-system integration, and FAT/SAT across the I&C scope.
• Coordinating with contractors, vendors, design teams, operations personnel, and AHJs to resolve deficiencies and achieve system acceptance.
• Verifying compliance with NFPA standards, IBC, IFC, local regulations, and client-specific requirements.

Skills

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Industrial commissioning experience

Tools

Smart Completions

Digital Software

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 299155

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 299155

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Job Summary

The Control System Commissioning Specialist is the discipline CSU team responsible for instrumentation and control systems (DCS/PLC/BMS/SCADA/DELTA V), field instruments, control loops, and integration) during commissioning and start-up of the semiconductor fabrication facility and life sciences installations. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, validating, testing, and commissioning to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, project specifications, and operational objectives. In the office, the I&C CSU Specialist will perform project scoping, design checks, and P&ID reviews, working with engineering to ensure the Client's needs are met. Check sheets and CSU processes & procedures will be made project specific and created as necessary for new sectors. Within semiconductor facilities, the Lead I&C CSU Engineer is responsible for the verification and integration of highly specialized systems. The engineer ensures these systems function as designed and meet the stringent safety, reliability, and operational requirements necessary before fabrication facilities become fully operational. Acting as the primary on-site technical lead for this position, works closely with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, equipment suppliers, commissioning teams, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to develop and execute comprehensive testing and validation programs. The role provides technical leadership throughout system turnover, integrated systems testing, regulatory inspections, and operational readiness activities to ensure all life safety systems are fully functional, code-compliant, documented, and ready for safe occupancy and operation. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Preffered

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, electrical, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent relevant field experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of commissioning and start-up experience in industrial, high-tech, or cleanroom facilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Leading commissioning activities for fire and life safety systems from construction completion through startup and handover.
• Developing commissioning plans, test procedures, integrated systems testing protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Direct loop checks, I/O verification, control-system integration, and FAT/SAT across the I&C scope.
• Coordinating with contractors, vendors, design teams, operations personnel, and AHJs to resolve deficiencies and achieve system acceptance.
• Verifying compliance with applicable NFPA standards, International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), local regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Reviewing design documents, submittals, sequence of operations, and test results to ensure alignment with project requirements and operational intent.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and discipline oversight for life safety commissioning personnel.
• Ensuring complete turnover documentation, test records, deficiency tracking, and final acceptance documentation are maintained and delivered.
• Develop and maintain commissioning schedules, checklists, and test procedures.
• Enforce safety procedures and protocols throughout commissioning activities.

Major Responsibility (Cont.)

• Witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required.
• Ensure adherence to project safety requirements, safety protocols, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria in alignment with project requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, P&ID diagrams, control schematics, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
• Perform functional testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting of Control Systems to ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Team, Design Engineers, Construction teams, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve technical issues.
• Scoping project drawings.
• Supports reviews of performance curves, metrics, trackers, and feedback to show trends and use in improvements.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and vendors during testing and commissioning activities.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams.Experience with Commissioning Software (Smart Completions) and/or Digital Software.
• Experience in Commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, construction management or related area.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on mentorship and accountability.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines and Standards.
• Identifies owner’s goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function; identifies the Commissioning responsibilities.
• Leadership or supervisory experience, ideally leading a Construction Automation Team on a Bechtel jobsite.
• Experience with or exposure to Hexagon’s Smart Completions Software.
• Familiarity with semiconductor facility standards and critical power.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Hands‑on commissioning and start‑up experience in the relevant discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, and design drawings.
• Working knowledge of CSU test packages, checklists, and system turnover.
• Strong commitment to safe systems of work, including LOTO and energization permitting.
• Good communication and coordination skills in a fast‑paced field environment.
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC/SCADA/BMS integration, loop tuning, and FAT/SAT; instrument calibration traceability per