Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Travel & Relocation

Kiewit

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Startup Electrical Engineer to lead electrical commissioning, testing, energization, startup, and turnover for major industrial projects in North America. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and commissioning leadership to drive readiness and documented handover.

The role requires a strong background in electrical systems, hands-on startup experience, and travel to project sites, with safety and quality as top

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering, commissioning, startup, or industrial project experience.
  • Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
  • Ability to travel and relocate across North America as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute electrical pre-commissioning and startup activities.
  • Lead testing: Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
  • Develop and review commissioning procedures and turnover documentation.
  • Support energization planning and system readiness reviews.
  • Maintain commissioning records and turnover packages.
  • Promote safety and compliance on project sites.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Commissioning
Startup experience
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Startup Electrical Engineer to lead electrical commissioning, testing, energization, startup, and turnover for major industrial projects in North America. You will collaborate with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and commissioning leadership to drive readiness and documented handover.

The role requires a strong background in electrical systems, hands-on startup experience, and travel to project sites, with safety and quality as top

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