Commissioning Field Engineer

Shimmick•Lake Elsinore, CA

11h•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shimmick, through its subsidiary Axia Electric, is hiring a Commissioning Field Engineer to support delivery of electrical and process control systems for critical infrastructure projects across Southern California. The position is initially based in the Lake Elsinore area for the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project. The role plans and coordinates commissioning activities, supports testing and verification, and prepares commissioning documentation and close-out deliverables. The engineer works with clients, system integrators, mechanical and electrical teams, subcontractors, and engineering staff to support system readiness, resolve issues, and confirm systems align with project requirements and design intent. Travel to project sites in Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County, may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field plus 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County, as needed.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
The position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in electrical commissioning, startup, or system integration for water/wastewater treatment, industrial process, or large infrastructure projects.
Hands-on experience developing and executing commissioning plans, test procedures, and system verification documentation.
Proficiency with construction project design documents, including P&IDs, mechanical and electrical drawings, wiring and loop diagrams, and specifications.
Understanding of SCADA and PLC-based automation.
Familiarity with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including process engineers, integrators, contractors, and clients.
Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in project scheduling, commissioning tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and manage project commissioning and test plans.
Schedule and execute commissioning field activities.
Assist with review of equipment submittals, package vendor submittals, and operation and maintenance submittals.
Support development and distribution of commissioning documentation, test results, and close-out reports.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with system integrators to align commissioning activities.
Coordinate client meetings to communicate progress, resolve issues, and align on commissioning objectives.
Coordinate in-field commissioning activities with mechanical and electrical teams, the client’s team, and subcontractors.
Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues related to commissioning.
Participate in and document third-party vendor factory acceptance tests (FAT).
Document and provide site acceptance testing (SAT) deliverables to the client.
Coordinate with project design process engineers to ensure system functionality, commissioning readiness, and integration with design intent.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, regulatory agency requirements, and safety procedures during commissioning activities.