Commissioning Engineer
About The Position
The Commissioning Engineer supports the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities to ensure electrical systems meet project requirements, safety standards, and industry codes. The role tracks inspections, maintains accurate documentation, and coordinates with technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and testing agencies. It documents and verifies testing activities, uploads reports into commissioning software, and ensures commissioning milestones are completed accurately and on schedule. The role combines technical knowledge of electrical systems with organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support project delivery and quality objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- NETA certification or direct experience managing or reviewing NETA test reports.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud Build, Egnyte, or other commissioning/document control platforms.
- Previous internship, co-op, or project engineering experience in commissioning or electrical construction.
- Strong understanding of commissioning workflows, test procedures, and electrical systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete inspection records, test logs, and commissioning reports.
- Ability to interpret test data, identify issues, and support corrective actions.
- Proficiency in CX Alloy, MS Office, and other commissioning software platforms.
- Effective collaboration and communication with project managers, superintendents, vendors, NETA testers, and QC/QA staff.
- Ability to help schedule technicians, inspections, and testing; anticipate commissioning issues and support solutions.
- Commitment to company standards, safety requirements, and industry codes.
- Ability to work in extreme indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow.
- Ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and operate typical jobsite access equipment, including scissor lifts and boom lifts.
- Ability to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, and routinely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment on site, including a helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves; respirator when required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage QC/QA/CX documentation, including inspection records, NCRs, reports, and pre-energization checklists.
- Track quality activities and testing progress in CX Alloy, ensuring required information is uploaded, updated, and accurate.
- Review NETA reports, upload results into CX Alloy, and follow up with testers to confirm completion.
- Monitor open issues and NCRs, track resolutions, and communicate status updates to project teams.
- Support scheduling and coordination of QC/QA/CX technicians and external testers.
- Prepare daily and weekly quality reports, summaries, and root cause analyses for leadership review.
- Ensure proper labeling, document control, and version management for project quality files.
- Provide administrative support for inspections (2.1, 2.2) by logging, tracking, and distributing documentation.
- Communicate quality control requirements and documentation needs to internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Assist with training coordination and documentation for QC/QA/CX staff and construction teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
