Remote Field Automation Engineer – Commissioning & Startup

Gray AES

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gray AES is seeking a traveling Automation Engineer to support field operations across projects. The role can be remote or based in a Gray AES office, with responsibilities spanning commissioning readiness, startup support, and field coordination across multiple disciplines.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in commissioning, startup, and industrial automation, with strong problem-solving and leadership skills to guide teams and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, industrial automation, construction management, controls engineering, or systems integration.
Experience supporting industrial construction projects through installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, process equipment, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop drawings, one-lines, narratives, and equipment documentation.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple contractors, OEMs, engineering disciplines, and owner representatives in fast-paced field environments.

Responsibilities

Lead commissioning readiness activities throughout construction, installation, turnover, pre-energization, startup, and owner acceptance for industrial facilities.
Coordinate pre-functional inspections, I/O checkout, loop checks, functional testing, and startup support across multiple disciplines.
Verify systems against project specifications, customer standards, and applicable codes.
Identify installation deficiencies, commissioning risks, and quality issues early; coordinate corrective actions.
Lead readiness meetings, field coordination meetings, and commissioning planning sessions.
Support owner training, operational readiness, and final turnover.