Senior Commissioning Engineer

The Superior Group; Ironton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

The Superior Group in Ironton, Ohio is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization for complex electrical systems on site. You will develop and approve MOPs, oversee LOTO planning, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable power distribution.

This field-based role demands strong NFPA/NEC knowledge, 5+ years of experience in commissioning, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while improving QA/QC workflows.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in quality control, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution including switchgears, UPS, generators.
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and related codes and standards.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of complex methods of procedures (MOPs).
• Oversee LOTO planning and energized work strategies.
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex startup activities.
• Review and validate one-line diagrams, switching sequences, and system interdependencies.
• Identify and mitigate startup, energization, and system integration risks.
• Drive resolution of commissioning and technical issues.
• Coordinate with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors, testing partners.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Commissioning Engineers.

Skills

Quality control

Electrical commissioning

Power distribution knowledge

Code compliance NFPA/NEC

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

ACC

BIM 360

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer

Department: Quality Assurance and Commissioning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ohio

Compensation: $55.00 - $72.00 / hour

Description

Position: Senior Commissioning Engineer
Reports to: Commissioning Engineering Manager
Location: Ironton, Ohio
Salary Range: $55.00 - $72.00 per hour (Eligible for Overtime)

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer who will lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization activities for complex electrical systems. The Senior Commissioning Engineer is responsible for developing and approving methods of procedure (MOPs), overseeing lockout/tagout (LOTO) planning, conducting pre-energization readiness reviews, and supporting safe system energization. This role serves as a key technical resource, coordinating with project teams and stakeholders while providing guidance on power distribution systems.

This role is based on a jobsite and supports projects across Ironton, Ohio with jobsite assignment based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of complex methods of procedures (MOPs) documents


• Oversee LOTO planning and energized work strategies


• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex startup activities


• Review and validate one-line diagrams, switching sequences, and system interdependencies


• Identify and mitigate startup, energization, and system integration risks


• Drive resolution of complex commissioning and technical issues


• Lead technical coordination with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors, and testing partners


• Coordinate closely with Field Operations, Project Operations, and Engineering teams


• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Commissioning Engineers


• Support continuous improvement of QACx workflows and standards

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 5 years of experience in quality control, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems


• Required: You have strong technical understanding of medium and low voltage power distribution including Switchgears, UPS systems, Generators, and redundantly fed power systems


• Required: You have experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable codes and standards


• Bonus Points: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering


• Bonus Points: You have are proficient in construction management software such as CX Alloy, Procore, ACC, and BIM 360

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you


• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year


• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions


• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year


• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off