Senior Field Commissioning Engineer: Process Controls & Testing

SoCalGas; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCalGas seeks a Senior Field Commissioning Engineer to oversee large-scale systems commissioning, validate procedures, and implement corrective actions. You will ensure alignment with industry standards and project specifications while supporting energy transition initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in commissioning, startup management, instrumentation, and control design, with at least eight years of related experience and a four-year engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 year degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 8 years of related experience required.
• Experience with low voltage wiring and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves commissioning documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Develops corrective actions for commissioning issues and leads root-cause analyses.
• Leads continuous improvement in startup, commissioning, and testing processes.
• Assesses constructability and field conditions to maintain project momentum.
• Ensures safe, efficient, policy-compliant project execution per standards.
• Validates commissioning data from internal teams and contractors.
• Identifies risks and supports technical documentation efforts.

Skills

Commissioning Start-Up Management

Equipment Installation

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Project Management

Inspection Management

Verification and Validation

Equipment Testing

Troubleshooting

Technical Reporting

Instrumentation and Control Design

NEC/NFPA 70 knowledge

Education

4 year degree in a relevant engineering field

Job description

SoCalGas seeks a Senior Field Commissioning Engineer to oversee large-scale systems commissioning, validate procedures, and implement corrective actions. You will ensure alignment with industry standards and project specifications while supporting energy transition initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in commissioning, startup management, instrumentation, and control design, with at least eight years of related experience and a four-year engineering degree.