Senior Commissioning Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Engineers+Consultants is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of building systems. You will supervise multi-discipline teams, verify drawings and documents meet commissioning standards, and provide hands-on operation support and client training.

You will collaborate with MEP design teams, monitor progress, and review criteria, specifications, and submittals. Travel to various job sites, including overnight, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in operational and process design.
• Familiarity with Monitoring-Based Commissioning (Cx) practices.
• Proven expertise in applying HSE standards and leading start-up teams.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites, including overnight.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of building systems.
• Oversee commissioning activities from screenings to client training.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure documentation meets standards.
• Monitor and report commissioning progress regularly.
• Review criteria, specifications, drawings, and equipment submittals.
• Supervise multi-discipline teams in commissioning tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Audit commissioning activities for compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Monitoring-Based Commissioning (Cx) practices

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Commissioning Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of building systems. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissioning activities, from initial screenings and operational studies to hands-on operation assistance, troubleshooting, and client training. The Senior Commissioning Engineer works closely with our MEP engineering design teams to verify that all drawings and documents adhere to commissioning requirements and standards. Regular monitoring and reporting of commissioning progress are essential duties, along with the rigorous review of criteria, specifications, and documentation related to each project.

The Senior Commissioning Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of building systems. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of commissioning activities, from initial screenings and operational studies to hands-on operation assistance, troubleshooting, and client training. The Senior Commissioning Engineer works closely with our MEP engineering design teams to verify that all drawings and documents adhere to commissioning requirements and standards. Regular monitoring and reporting of commissioning progress are essential duties, along with the rigorous review of criteria, specifications, and documentation related to each project.

Key responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of building systems.


• Participate in operational screenings, studies, and the preparation of operation write-ups.


• Provide hands-on operation support, troubleshooting, and deliver client operation training.


• Collaborate with project engineering and design teams to ensure drawings and documents meet commissioning requirements.


• Monitor and report on commissioning progress on a regular basis.


• Review and assess criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other project documentation.


• Oversee multi-discipline teams in the execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks.


• Review and approve commissioning processes to maintain compliance with project procedures, specifications, and standards.


• Supervise the installation and integration of commissioning supplies and systems.


• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and practices at all times.


• Audit commissioning activities to confirm compliance with environmental, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.


• Experience in operational and process design.


• Familiarity with Monitoring-Based Commissioning (Cx) practices.


• Proven expertise in applying HSE standards, leading start-up and commissioning teams, conducting operational classroom training, and maintaining HSE consistency onsite.


• Strong ability to conduct and write comprehensive commissioning reports.


• Willingness and ability to travel to various job sites as required including overnight.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective interaction with staff, project principals, and clients