Water & Wastewater Commissioning Leader

LHH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life/AD&D insurance and disability

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a leading employee-owned construction company to recruit a Commissioning Manager in San Francisco, CA. You will lead commissioning and startup activities for complex water and wastewater projects, oversee system testing, and ensure systems perform to design before turnover.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3-5 years of hands-on commissioning experience, with strong I&C and power distribution knowledge, and excellent communication with engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on commissioning and startup experience with complex systems.
• Water/wastewater industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and systems integration.
• Understanding of electrical and power distribution systems as they relate to commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and startup activities for complex water and wastewater construction projects.
• Develop and coordinate system startup, testing, and commissioning procedures with construction and design teams.
• Oversee system integration and verification testing, with a strong focus on Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and power distribution systems.
• Serve as the primary commissioning contact for project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during system startup and testing.
• Ensure equipment and systems operate according to project design and client requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with overall project schedules and key milestones.
• Identify potential risks or delays and communicate them proactively to project leadership.
• Oversee commissioning documentation and project turnover packages.
• Partner with regional leadership on resource planning and continuously improve commissioning procedures based on lessons learned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation & I&C

Power distribution systems

Systems integration

Job description

LHH is partnering with a leading employee-owned construction company to recruit a Commissioning Manager in San Francisco, CA. You will lead commissioning and startup activities for complex water and wastewater projects, oversee system testing, and ensure systems perform to design before turnover.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3-5 years of hands-on commissioning experience, with strong I&C and power distribution knowledge, and excellent communication with engineers,