I&C Engineer (Commissioning)

Brunel; Lathrop (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer II – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to support commissioning, startup, and turnover of a major industrial facility in the United States. The role emphasizes field leadership, documentation control, and compliance with project requirements throughout the turnover process.

You will work with construction, engineering, and operations teams to plan, test, troubleshoot, and finalize system handover, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, startup, or related industrial work.
• Strong understanding of I&C systems and commissioning methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contract documents.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project.
• Proficiency with standard engineering documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify equipment and systems comply with project specifications and design requirements.
• Support development and maintenance of commissioning and startup packages.
• Manage and track commissioning documentation for accurate turnover records.
• Participate in startup planning, scheduling, and milestone preparation.
• Coordinate turnover processes from construction to commissioning and client handover.
• Develop commissioning procedures and startup plans.
• Execute commissioning activities ensuring contractual and technical compliance.
• Perform system walkdowns and inspections to verify completion status.

Skills

I&C systems

Commissioning

Startup planning

Documentation

Field troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Tools

Engineering docs tools

Job description

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Start Date: November 2026

Schedule: 50 hours/week (10 hours/day, 5 days/week)

Mob/Demob: $500 each way (demob contingent upon project completion)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer II – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to support the commissioning, startup, and turnover of a major industrial facility. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment and systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, design requirements, and manufacturer recommendations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in system readiness, startup planning, testing, troubleshooting, documentation management, and final turnover activities while working closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify plant equipment and systems comply with project contracts, specifications, and design requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of commissioning and startup packages.
• Manage and track commissioning documentation to ensure accurate system turnover records.
• Participate in startup planning, scheduling, and milestone preparation activities.
• Coordinate construction completion and turnover processes from construction to commissioning, operations, and client handover.
• Assist in developing commissioning procedures and startup plans.
• Execute commissioning and startup activities while ensuring compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Perform system walkdowns and inspections to verify completion status and identify outstanding deficiencies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned systems throughout commissioning and startup activities.
• Verify systems are installed according to engineering design documents.
• Confirm operational readiness and functionality of equipment and systems.
• Record and manage as-built changes and field modifications.
• Ensure equipment setup, testing, and commissioning activities meet manufacturer and supplier requirements.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support successful project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and change management efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of commissioning, startup, or related industrial experience.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, system turnover processes, and startup procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and engineering documentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting power generation, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of startup guidelines, commissioning procedures, and project instruction manuals.
• Familiarity with tools, testing equipment, and instrumentation used during commissioning activities.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification.
• Previous experience coordinating with engineering, construction, and operations teams during project startup.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership presence in the field.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and system turnover.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and clients.

If you're an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a strong I&C background and a passion for seeing projects successfully transition from construction to operation, we'd like to hear from you.