Commissioning Engineer

Veteran Hiring Solutions•San Diego, CA

5d•$110,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

HITEC is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team. This remote, US-based role is crucial for ensuring the successful delivery of HITEC's Dynamic UPS units to customers. The Commissioning Engineer acts as the final technical point of contact, validating that all installations meet specifications and that the machinery operates as intended. This position is designed to build a dedicated North American commissioning capability, reducing reliance on European resources and ensuring HITEC can meet its delivery promises. The role involves extensive travel to customer sites across North America. The first year will focus on learning the HITEC commissioning process side-by-side with a senior engineer before taking on independent responsibilities. This role requires a mission-critical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, a blend of technical and hands-on abilities, and a team-oriented attitude.

Requirements

Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
Industrial / high-voltage electrical experience. Comfortable from 480V three-phase up through medium voltage (4,160V, 12,470V, 13.8kV, and a 34.5kV system in development). Military equivalent: Navy Electrician's Mate (EM), nuclear-trained ratings (MM, EM, ET nukes), submarine Machinist's Mate or Fire Controlman, Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE).
Reads schematic wiring diagrams (point-to-point) and P&ID drawings. Can validate work against the documentation. Military equivalent: any rating that troubleshoots from schematics, including nuke ETs, AEs chasing wire on the flight line, and fire controlmen.
Mechanical aptitude. Can turn a wrench, make and check mechanical connections, and confirm leak-proof fittings. Military equivalent: Machinist's Mate, ground vehicle or tank mechanic, surface turbine technician.
Troubleshooting under live or first-power conditions. Isolates and clears faults methodically when parts and pieces come together for the first time. Military equivalent: mission-critical maintenance roles, flight-line readiness, submarine engineering watch.
Travel-ready and US-based. Comfortable with high but forecastable travel.

Nice To Haves

Navy nuke or submariner background
Submarine Machinist's Mate or Fire Controlman
Surface turbine specialist
Aviation Electrician's Mate
Tank mechanics

Responsibilities

Complete each assigned Dynamic UPS unit through the full commissioning cycle within the standard 10 to 12 working-day per-unit window, from first safety check to customer-signed acceptance.
Lead the four to five day safety validation on every unit, verifying every wire landing against point-to-point schematic wiring diagrams and every mechanical connection against the P&ID drawings, and reporting all discrepancies to the Project Manager for contractor correction before any energization.
Execute the documented startup sequence per SOP, energizing switchgear, control panels, and mechanical systems systematically.
Clear alarms and troubleshoot first-power faults so each unit reaches stable operation and is ready for witness testing by roughly day six.
Deliver the customer witness test alongside the client and produce the final commissioning report, including chart recordings and captures, and secure client signatures converting each unit to formal acceptance.
Reach independent commissioning capability after working three to five units side by side with the senior Commissioning Engineer.
Serve as a senior technical phone and screen-share resource for the field service team on units that have transitioned to service, resolving escalations remotely without requiring a return to a closed-out site.