Electrical Commissioning Specialist: Building Automation

McKinstry; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.