PPL Commissioning Engineer

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Long- and short-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Principal Commissioning Engineer to lead complex commissioning, start-up and operations for structural and mechanical projects across Storage Solutions. The role combines site duties with home-office work, requiring travel as needed and coordination across multiple sites.

You will develop system scoping documents, schedules, procedures, and turnover packages, train junior engineers, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget at client

Qualifications

• Accredited BSChE, BSME, or BSEE engineering degree
• 15+ years commissioning engineering experience
• Experience in home office for systemization, design reviews, procedure and/or manual development
• Familiar with OSHA, NEC, IEEE, NFPA and ANSI codes
• Subject matter expert in SIMOPS and parallel commissioning execution with construction

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce deliverables per company standards and project commissioning specifications.
• Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
• Responsible for the site execution of Commissioning, Start-up and Operations on an as-needed basis.
• Perform the lead function for the development of system scoping documents, turnover packages, schedules, testing procedures, and reports as required by project management.
• Assist in preparation of the project execution plans, cost estimates, subcontracts requirements and risk management.
• Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan, covering all aspects of pre-commissioning and start-up phases through handover.
• Act as a subject matter expert to the commissioning team in both home office and field, coordinate final handover to client and provide assistance to client operations for the startup and performance testing of facilities.
• Assist with training other commissioning specialist by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization.
• Ensure effective communications between engineering, construction and project management.
• Responsible for providing expertise and guidance to department (regarded as the subject matter expert)
• Maintain and promote a focus on CB&I’s end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction.
• Ensure effective communications among other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Site assignment 6-12 months

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Accredited BSChE, BSME, or BSEE engineering degree

15+ years commissioning engineering experience

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Principal Commissioning Engineer is an individual contributor subject matter expert within CB&I Storage Solutions for complex Commissioning, Start-up and Operations of structural and mechanical projects. The work includes among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, home office consulting and procedures, P&ID systemization, specification development and especially site completions, commissioning, startup, and ramp‑up operations. The PPL Commissioning Engineer works independently with minimal supervision and may be responsible to train or supervise the work of a less experienced commissioning engineer. The role reports to the Process and Mechanical Engineering Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Accurately produce deliverables per company standards and project commissioning specifications.
• Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
• Responsible for the site execution of Commissioning, Start-up and Operations on an as‑needed basis.
• Perform the lead function for the development of system scoping documents, turnover packages, schedules, testing procedures, and reports as required by project management.
• Assist in preparation of the project execution plans, cost estimates, subcontracts requirements and risk management.
• Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan, covering all aspects of pre‑commissioning and start‑up phases through handover.
• Act as a subject matter expert to the commissioning team in both home office and field, coordinate final handover to client and provide assistance to client operations for the startup and performance testing of facilities.
• Assist with training other commissioning specialist by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization.
• Ensure effective communications between engineering, construction and project management.
• Responsible for providing expertise and guidance to department (regarded as the subject matter expert)
• Maintain and promote a focus on CB&I’s end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction.
• Ensure effective communications among other engineering disciplines.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
• Willingness to be site‑assigned for 6-12 months
• Ability to work extended work hours (e.g. 7-12s) during project start‑up while maintaining mental focus

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Qualifications

• Accredited BSChE, BSME, or BSEE engineering degree or 10+ years related industry experience.
• Has 15+ years of commissioning engineering experience.
• Experience in home office for systemization, design reviews, procedure and/or manual development
• Is familiar with codes and standards of OSHA, NEC, IEEE, NFPA and ANSI.
• Is capable of appropriate use of computer applications and other specialized engineering tools. Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of commissioning and is able to effectively communicate complex technical solutions and concepts to engineers and non‑engineers.
• Subject matter expert in SIMOPS and parallel commissioning execution with construction.

Organizational Structure and Location

• Reports to: Process and Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Permanent work location: Regional Engineering Office. In this role, the Principal Commissioning Engineer will have both site duties when projects require it and be based at the home office when not needed on site.

Skills and Behaviors

• Has developed in-depth understanding of engineering standards, procedures, and capabilities.
• Solves complex problems taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field and may lead functional teams or projects.
• Produces deliverables that are of high quality and comply with designs, company standards, and contract documents, and influences the achievement of customer, operational or project objectives.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture.
• Maintain and renew applicable professional licenses

Benefits

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

Pay Range

USD $141,041-$183,353/ Annually