Commissioning Engineer 2, DCIS
About The Position
The Commissioning Engineer 2 supports power plant startup and commissioning of the distributed control and instrumentation system (DCIS). The role takes assigned plant systems from construction completion through startup and turnover to the client. This is an onsite contract assignment at the Lange II Project in Rapid City, South Dakota, scheduled from October 26, 2026, to an estimated February 26, 2027, for 50 hours per week (10 hours per day, five days per week). The role is an individual contributor with no direct reports and requires Siemens S7-1500 experience. Contractors working 30 or more hours per week can enroll in benefits through the employer of record. Available coverage includes medical plans, dental and vision coverage, term life insurance, short-term disability, a 401(k), dependent care and commuter flexible spending accounts, and optional accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity coverage. Contractors pay premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Requirements
- Experience with Siemens S7-1500 is required.
- At least 3 years of relevant power plant startup experience.
- Knowledge of power plant discipline technical principles and the tools and instruments used in startup work.
- Working knowledge of contract documents and startup guidelines.
- Planning, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- OSHA 10-hour training.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Responsibilities
- Verify plant equipment complies with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested according to supplier requirements.
- Assist in developing startup packages and procedures, and track and control startup-package documentation.
- Help prepare and maintain a detailed startup schedule, including planning for major equipment, chemical cleaning, steam blow, demonstration, and performance-testing milestones.
- Manage construction completion, turnover to startup, startup turnover to operations, and final turnover to the client.
- Help run programs for spares, consumables, outstanding work, and deficiency lists.
- Conduct system walkdowns to establish completion status and identify outstanding items.
- Serve as the responsible lead and primary point of contact for assigned plant systems through startup and operation.
- Verify installations against design, record as-built changes on drawings, and confirm proper equipment setup and testing.
- Follow safety and quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with four plan options, including major medical plans and lower-cost plans; all plans cover ACA preventive care at 100% and include Teladoc.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Term life insurance.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
- Dependent care flexible spending account.
- Commuter flexible spending account.
- Optional accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage are available for the employee and spouse.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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