Senior Commissioning / Construction Support Engineer (Wastewater Process Facilities)

CES Consultants, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is focused on commissioning and startup of complex wastewater treatment process systems, not building systems. We are seeking professionals with direct experience in plant operations, system startups, and process integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. Candidates should be comfortable working in active treatment facilities and engaging directly with operators, contractors, and engineers to deliver fully functional systems. This is a field-based, hybrid role that integrates commissioning with construction oversight. In addition to supporting system startup, the position will contribute to installation verification, issue resolution, and turnover to operations. The objective is to ensure that systems are not only constructed correctly but perform reliably under real operating conditions. For experienced commissioning professionals, this role offers the opportunity to work directly with owner representatives and plant operators on large, complex facilities, influencing system performance from installation through startup and turnover.

Requirements

8 to 15+ years of experience in wastewater, industrial, or process facilities
Direct experience with commissioning, startup, or system integration in treatment plants or similar environments
Strong understanding of process systems such as pumping systems, blowers, process piping, and chemical feed systems
Experience working safely in active industrial or wastewater environments, including adherence to site safety protocols
Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls/SCADA integration
Experience working in active construction environments (CMaR, design-build, or similar delivery)
Ability to work in the field and coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Ability to work full-time on-site at the client facility
Thorough knowledge of alternative project delivery methods.
Thorough knowledge of construction processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.
Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, and other documents associated with construction projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Support basic documentation and reporting associated with commissioning activities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.
Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), BCxP, or similar
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with large municipal wastewater treatment facilities
Experience supporting system startup and operator training

Responsibilities

Support commissioning planning, system readiness, and startup for wastewater treatment process systems
Participate in functional testing and system verification across process, mechanical, electrical, and controls scopes
Coordinate with contractors, integrators, and operations staff during startup and system turnover
Provide field-based oversight of mechanical and electrical installations, including verification of compliance with plans and specifications
Identify and resolve system-level issues affecting performance, reliability, or operability
Support integration of process equipment with controls and SCADA systems
Assist with turnover documentation, punchlist resolution, and closeout activities
Engage with owner representatives and plant operators to confirm system performance and readiness.