Industrial Commissioning Engineer – Electrical/Mechanical

Kiewit; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Commissioning & Startup Engineer to drive the safe startup of complex industrial facilities across North America. You will support pre-commissioning, commissioning, system testing, startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities.

Ideal candidates have an electrical or mechanical background, strong problem-solving skills, and are prepared for travel and relocation to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of commissioning/startup/operations experience.
• Ability to travel and relocate to project sites across North America.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for major facilities.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, vendors, and commissioning teams to reach readiness milestones.
• Develop, review, and execute commissioning procedures, startup plans, and turnover documentation.
• Track deficiencies and verify corrective actions prior to turnover.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records and test documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Field execution

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Completions software

Turnover management systems

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Commissioning & Startup Engineer to drive the safe startup of complex industrial facilities across North America. You will support pre-commissioning, commissioning, system testing, startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities.

Ideal candidates have an electrical or mechanical background, strong problem-solving skills, and are prepared for travel and relocation to project sites.