Commissioning Engineer

Enchanted Rock Management LLC•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

The Commissioning Engineer is a field-capable technical engineer responsible for designing, integrating, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automation and controls systems for ERock’s distributed generation and microgrid projects. The role works closely with the Commissioning Manager and teams across automation and controls engineering, commissioning, project engineering, EPC, operations and maintenance, NOC/SCADA, protection, and customers. It focuses on unique and medium-voltage sites, advanced controls integration, and turning first-of-kind solutions into repeatable standards and field-ready packages. The engineer supports projects through design reviews, factory and site acceptance testing, pre-commissioning, functional and integrated system testing, startup, performance testing, and turnover. The role also develops and reviews control and commissioning documentation, resolves technical interfaces and field issues, and supports simulation and laboratory testing, operational handoff, and post-commissioning troubleshooting. Travel to project sites and occasional extended or nonstandard schedules may be needed as project requirements dictate.

Requirements

At least five years of progressively responsible experience in automation, controls, electrical systems, commissioning, system integration, or a related industrial discipline.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience with PLCs, industrial controllers, SCADA/HMI systems, industrial communications, instrumentation, control panels, and electrical/control-system documentation.
Experience developing or reviewing control narratives, sequence logic, permissives, interlocks, alarm management, I/O lists, point mappings, functional test procedures, and commissioning records.
Experience supporting FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover of industrial automation or electrical control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, P&IDs, network drawings, and vendor documentation.
Ability to work safely and effectively in operating facilities, construction environments, electrical rooms, and active commissioning sites.
Willingness and ability to travel to ERock project sites and provide field support, including occasional extended or nonstandard work schedules as project needs require.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound technical judgment, and ability to organize work across multiple concurrent projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with generator controls, paralleling systems, load sharing, synchronization, islanding, transfer systems, or distributed-generation microgrids.
Experience with ComAp, Deep Sea Electronics, Woodward, DEIF, Basler, SEL, RTAC, or comparable generator, protection, or power-management platforms.
Experience with low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear controls, breaker interlocks, protection interfaces, relay testing, and NETA or equivalent commissioning activities.
Experience integrating GMCs, generator controllers, PLCs, SCADA, RTACs, protection relays, communications networks, and hardwired control interfaces.
Experience leading first-of-kind controls development or converting custom project solutions into standardized designs, templates, or logic libraries.
Experience with laboratory simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, signal injection, or controls validation before field deployment.
Prior experience providing technical direction, coaching, or mentoring to engineers, technicians, contractors, or field personnel.
Professional Engineer license, Engineer-in-Training certification, or relevant industry certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical automation and controls partner to the Commissioning Manager, providing engineering support, field guidance, and escalation of complex commissioning issues.
Develop, review, and maintain control narratives, sequences of operation, permissive and interlock matrices, alarm lists, command and feedback definitions, point lists, I/O databases, Modbus maps, and controls test procedures.
Lead or support automation and controls commissioning on unique, medium-voltage, and advanced microgrid projects involving generator controls, GMCs, PLCs, SCADA, RTACs, protection interfaces, communications networks, and switchgear controls.
Review electrical schematics, control wiring, termination schedules, panel drawings, network architectures, controller files, and vendor documentation for completeness and field readiness.
Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, pre-commissioning, functional testing, integrated system testing, startup, performance testing, and turnover.
Troubleshoot controls, communications, sequencing, protection, indication, and system-integration issues in office, laboratory, and field environments; identify root causes and implement durable corrective actions.
Work with commissioning technicians to translate engineering intent into executable field procedures, checklists, test scripts, and verification steps.
Support readiness reviews, prerequisite tracking, technical planning, staffing estimates, field mobilization, and closeout of commissioning deliverables.
Coordinate with Engineering, EPC, project management, O&M, NOC/SCADA, third-party protection and testing providers, equipment manufacturers, and customers to resolve technical interfaces and field constraints.
Provide technical leadership for first-of-kind controls work by documenting design decisions, validating assumptions, capturing lessons learned, and developing reusable templates, logic standards, and commissioning packages.
Support controls simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and laboratory testing initiatives to reduce field discovery and improve commissioning readiness.
Maintain redlines, as-left controller files, test records, issue logs, punch lists, and turnover evidence in accordance with ERock standards.
Support post-commissioning troubleshooting and operational handoff, including technician and operator training when required.
Promote safe work practices, quality execution, disciplined change control, and professional communication with customers and internal teams.
Perform other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.