Senior Commissioning Engineer

WB Engineers+Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to manage and oversee commissioning activities for building systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in operational design. They will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while providing hands-on support and training. This full-time role offers the opportunity for travel and professional growth in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise leading start‑up and commissioning teams.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites, including overnight.
• Strong ability to conduct operational classroom training.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of building systems.
• Collaborate with engineering design teams to ensure compliance.
• Audit commissioning activities for quality and safety standards.

Skills

Operational and process design

Monitoring-Based Commissioning (Cx)

HSE standards expertise

Comprehensive commissioning report writing

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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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 the engineering design team 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 also include managing and approving multi‑discipline commissioning processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures, specifications, and project standards. The role oversees the installation and integration of commissioning supplies and systems, with a strong emphasis on safety practices and procedures throughout all phases of work. Regular audits of commissioning activities are conducted to verify adherence to environmental, quality, and safety requirements.

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

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing