Senior Commissioning Engineer (Central Ohio)

The Superior Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Disability Insurance

Vacation/PTO

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

The Superior Group is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization of complex electrical systems on Central Ohio projects. You will develop and approve methods of procedure (MOPs), oversee lockout/tagout (LOTO) planning, and support safe system energization while coordinating with Project Operations and stakeholders.

Based on the jobsite, you will mentor Commissioning Engineers and drive continuous improvement of workflows and standards, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in quality control, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of medium/low voltage power distribution and components.
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and related codes.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

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.

Skills

5+ years experience in electrical QC/;

Medium/low voltage power distribution

NFPA/NEC/NFPA 70E codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

ACC

BIM 360

Job description

Position: Senior Commissioning Engineer
Reports to:CommissioningEngineering Manager
Location: Central 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 Operations and stakeholders while providing guidance on power distribution systems.

This role is based on a jobsite and supports projects across Central 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, andtesting 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
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $500 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group

Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction and among the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. From hospitals to data centers to corporate campuses and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. Superior is part of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and a leading infrastructure builder with deep experience across power delivery and generation, energy, communications, and heavy civil sectors.

Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.