Lead I&C Commissioning Engineer

CGR Career Portal; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group is seeking a Commissioning Lead specialized in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning for critical control systems on large industrial projects. You will collaborate with project teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure installations meet design intent and performance targets.

The role emphasizes leading testing, calibration, and turnover, with a focus on BAS/BMS, PLCs, SCADA, DDC, and field instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commissioning, instrumentation, controls, or automation on complex industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning for I&C systems including BAS/BMS, PLCs, SCADA, DDC, and related instrumentation.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Instrumentation & controls

P&IDs & schematics interpretation

SCADA/BMS experience

Communication & troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

CxA/CEM certification a plus

Tools

BMS/BAS platforms: Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, Johnson Controls

BACnet

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Lead I&C Commissioning Engineer

Job Summary
We are a rapidly growing project management and engineering consulting firm and a trusted partner to major high-tech construction and advanced manufacturing clients. Our teams support owner’s representation, design coordination, commissioning, QA/QC, and field execution, with a strong focus on technical systems such as specialty gas, bulk chemical, cleanroom environments, and process piping.

We are seeking a Commissioning Lead specializing in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for critical control systems on a complex, large-scale industrial or mission-critical project. This role works closely with the project team, vendors, and contractors to ensure control and automation systems are installed, tested, and operating according to design intent and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning process for I&C systems, including BAS/BMS, PLCs, SCADA, DDC, and related instrumentation
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and schedules specific to control systems
• Review design documents, submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure alignment with commissioning goals
• Coordinate functional testing, point-to-point verification, loop checks, and system start-up activities
• Interface with design engineers, contractors, controls vendors, and the client to manage and resolve technical issues
• Verify calibration, signal integrity, and communication protocols across field devices, controllers, and system networks
• Track progress and document commissioning activities in accordance with industry standards (ASHRAE/NIBS, etc.)
• Provide regular updates and turnover packages, including test reports, issue logs, and close-out documentation
• Support training and turnover to operations teams to ensure systems are handed off fully operational

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in commissioning, instrumentation, controls, or automation on complex industrial, semiconductor, or data center projects
• Strong understanding of control sequences, instrumentation calibration, PID loops, and system integration
• Experience with major BAS/BMS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, Johnson Controls) and control networks (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and network architectures
• Familiarity with commissioning standards and documentation best practices (LEED Cx, ASHRAE Guideline 0, etc.)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, controls technology, or related field preferred
• CxA, CEM, or similar certification a plus