Field Project Commissioning Engineer

Johnson Controls • Ashburn, VA

2d • $89,000 - $122,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Field Project Commissioning Engineer leads project commissioning and on-site activities, including managing small site teams installing air handling units and coordinating multiple sites. The role oversees project execution, on-site resources, quality reporting, client relations, records, reporting, and document control. It also contributes to procurement, supplier coordination, continuous improvement, team mentoring, lessons learned, and post-commissioning asset records through UpKeep. The role may provide technical input and make minor design adjustments to improve site work efficiency.

The position requires coordination with general contractors and client teams on schedules, site issues, health and safety, and quality. The engineer plans and orders materials and equipment, monitors project costs and site performance, records delays or issues with potential commercial impact, and prepares accurate reports, RAMS, and lessons-learned documentation. The role ensures site induction, RAMS, permit, and PPE requirements are met, develops site team capability through training, and works to deliver a high-quality finished product and service.

The hiring salary range is $89,000–$122,000. Salary is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a site supervision role in manufacturing or construction.
• Intermediate-level skills across Microsoft applications.
• Fluent English, both verbal and written.
• Full driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman ticket in Electrical.
• First Aid qualification.
• Electrical or mechanical background.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, Manual Handling, Safe Pass, or working-at-heights qualifications.
• Experience in HVAC delivery within the data center industry.
• Ability to read technical drawings, including P&IDs and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Manage small site teams installing air handling units and oversee multiple sites simultaneously.
• Coordinate with general contractors and client teams regarding programs, site issues, health, safety, and quality.
• Lead project execution, including delivery, coordination, records and reporting, and document control.
• Manage on-site resources and quality reporting, and maintain client relations.
• Plan and order materials and equipment to meet site requirements.
• Monitor project costs to help ensure they remain controlled and within budget.
• Ensure site conditions and requirements for inductions, RAMS, permits, and PPE are met.
• Monitor team performance, communicate issues to management, and identify team strengths and development needs.
• Provide training, mentoring, and motivation to team members.
• Record delays and site issues that may have commercial repercussions.
• Prepare concise, accurate reports and produce high-quality RAMS and lessons-learned documentation.
• Coordinate procurement as required and support supplier relations and coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and checks and balances to minimize mistakes.
• Maintain post-commissioning records in UpKeep so field assets are consistently tracked.
• Provide technical input and make minor design adjustments to improve site work efficiency.
• Seek ways to streamline site installation and commissioning while maintaining product and service quality.

Benefits

• 15 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and five sick days each year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with match and medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed