Electrical Commissioning Engineer | QA & Documentation Lead

Helix Electric; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities for complex electrical systems. You will track inspections, maintain records, and coordinate with technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and testing agencies to meet project requirements and safety codes.

The role emphasizes documenting testing activities, uploading reports in CX Alloy, and ensuring milestones are met on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• NETA certification or direct experience managing/reviewing NETA test reports.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud Build, Egnyte, or other commissioning/document control platforms.
• Previous internship, co-op, or project engineering experience in commissioning or electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage QC/QA/CX documentation, including inspection records, NCRs, reports, and pre-energization checklists.
• Track quality activities and testing progress in CX Alloy, ensuring accurate uploads.
• Review NETA reports, upload results into CX Alloy, follow up with testers.
• Monitor open issues and NCRs, communicate status updates to project teams.
• Support scheduling and coordination of QC/QA/CX technicians and external testers.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality reports, summaries, and root cause analyses for leadership.
• Ensure proper labeling, document control, and version management for all project quality files.
• Provide admin support for inspections and document distribution.

Skills

Technical Mastery

Documentation

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Collaboration & Communication

Planning & Coordination

Problem Solving

Quality & Safety Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CX Alloy

MS Office

Autodesk Construction Cloud Build

Egnyte

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities for complex electrical systems. You will track inspections, maintain records, and coordinate with technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and testing agencies to meet project requirements and safety codes.

The role emphasizes documenting testing activities, uploading reports in CX Alloy, and ensuring milestones are met on schedule.