Senior Commissioning Engineer

Superior; Ohio; On-site; 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

Superior is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization for complex electrical systems at multiple projects in Ohio. The role reports to the Commissioning Engineering Manager and is based on a jobsite in Franklin Furnace, OH.

The candidate will develop and approve MOPs, oversee LOTO and energized work strategies, and support safe system energization while coordinating with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, and testing partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality control, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong technical understanding of medium and low voltage power distribution including switchgear, UPS, generators and redundantly fed power systems.
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of MOPs for complex projects.
• Oversee LOTO planning and energized work strategies.
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support 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 with Field Operations, Project Operations, and Engineering teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Commissioning Engineers.
• Support continuous improvement of QACx workflows and standards.

Skills

Quality control experience

Electrical systems commissioning

Power distribution knowledge

NFPA/NEC/NFPA 70E experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

ACC

BIM 360

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer

Department: Quality Assurance & Commissioning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ohio

Compensation: $55.00 - $72.00 / hour

Description

Position: Senior Commissioning Engineer

Reports to: Commissioning Engineering Manager

Location: Franklin Furnace, 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 Franklin Furnace, 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

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• 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