Commissioning Engineer

Helix Electric•Manassas, VA

7d•$90,000 - $100,000

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 helps ensure commissioning milestones are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate has technical knowledge of electrical systems along with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support project delivery and quality objectives. The role may require travel between job sites and extended or off-shift hours as project needs require. The starting annual base pay is $90,000 to $100,000; actual pay depends on factors including location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for benefits.

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 or 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 with CX Alloy, MS Office, and other commissioning software platforms.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, superintendents, vendors, NETA testers, and QC/QA staff.
Ability to help coordinate technicians, inspections, and testing.
Ability to anticipate commissioning issues and support solutions that minimize delays and costs.
Ability to ensure commissioning activities follow 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 use construction-site sanitary facilities, including portable toilets.
Must wear required personal protective equipment on site, including helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves; respirator when required.
Ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and operate typical jobsite equipment such as 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.

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.