Commissioning engineer job description
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Commissioning engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in commissioning engineer job postings.
Sample commissioning engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commissioning
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Proficient in relevant software and programming languages
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Sample required commissioning engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements
Commissioning engineer job description example 1
Material Handling Systems commissioning engineer job description
Founded in 1999, MHS is a full-service provider of innovative material handling systems that solve the challenges of distribution and fulfillment operations. We build, engineer and maintain systems for some of the biggest companies in the world, including UPS, FedEx, Walmart, Amazon and others. MHS is already one of the 10 largest material handling system suppliers worldwide, and we only expect to continue growing. We're looking for top talent to be part of the journey.
* Position can be Located out of Atlanta, Louisville, St. Louis or Memphis or Remote
MHS is seeking qualified and highly motivated Commissioning Engineers to join our team. We are searching for aggressive candidates who desire a challenging career filled with creativity and innovation.
This position involves heavy travel (50-75%) to commission, test and verify new automation throughout the U.S. Great opportunity for junior engineers who are ready to start a rewarding pathway to other areas of automation such as control system design, PLC and HMI programming.
TASKS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Debug various automation systems Engage in some configuration and minor programming Test system performance Verification and validation of engineered system (hardware and/or software) to specifications Interface with clients and subcontractors and resolve problems and issues satisfactorily Design pre-punched enclosures and subpanels utilizing AutoCADCreate and update project “workbook,” pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy/completeness, UL requirements prior to quoting and material ordering
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or, Computer Engineering or related field5+ years' experience in automation, control system design, PLC and HMI programming Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required AutoCAD experience to create electrical drawings and schematics.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written skills Skills in AutoCAD, MS Office suite and MS ProjectAbility to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently, and make quality decisions Skilled in Engineering science: Logic and ProgrammingSkilled with AutoCAD and design of electrical panels, creating electrical drawings and schematics
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
TRAVEL: Generally, this position requires up to 50-70% travel to various sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
* Position can be Located out of Atlanta, Louisville, St. Louis or Memphis or Remote
MHS is seeking qualified and highly motivated Commissioning Engineers to join our team. We are searching for aggressive candidates who desire a challenging career filled with creativity and innovation.
This position involves heavy travel (50-75%) to commission, test and verify new automation throughout the U.S. Great opportunity for junior engineers who are ready to start a rewarding pathway to other areas of automation such as control system design, PLC and HMI programming.
TASKS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Debug various automation systems Engage in some configuration and minor programming Test system performance Verification and validation of engineered system (hardware and/or software) to specifications Interface with clients and subcontractors and resolve problems and issues satisfactorily Design pre-punched enclosures and subpanels utilizing AutoCADCreate and update project “workbook,” pre-check electrical drawings for accuracy/completeness, UL requirements prior to quoting and material ordering
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or, Computer Engineering or related field5+ years' experience in automation, control system design, PLC and HMI programming Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes VFD experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider is a plus but not required PLC experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), Modicon and Siemens (S7) is a plus but not required HMI experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition and WinCC is a plus but not required AutoCAD experience to create electrical drawings and schematics.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written skills Skills in AutoCAD, MS Office suite and MS ProjectAbility to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently, and make quality decisions Skilled in Engineering science: Logic and ProgrammingSkilled with AutoCAD and design of electrical panels, creating electrical drawings and schematics
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
TRAVEL: Generally, this position requires up to 50-70% travel to various sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Commissioning engineer job description example 2
Clark Construction Group commissioning engineer job description
Altura, LLC (an affiliate of Clark Construction Group) is a professional services firm focused on improving energy, environmental, and financial performance across all levels of our clients' organizations. Altura has deep expertise in deriving value from building energy and commissioning engineering, scaling from individual buildings to real estate portfolios. We leverage core skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls system engineering, project implementation, data analytics, controls, and financial analysis to identify and implement energy and commissioning project optimization at scale in order to achieve meaningful results for our clients. Altura has pioneered the Connected Commissioning process for new and existing buildings, leveraging in-house developed analytics tools to support our engineering teams in delivering high performing projects we can be proud of.
For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated energy & commissioning engineer who is looking for a new challenge in applying skills to the Smart Building landscape. Candidates should have a growth mindset and be willing to learn new skills in building engineering, analytics and control systems. We believe that achieving the potential of Smart Buildings requires deep expertise in the realities of the field combined with strategic vision and ambition to get the job done.
Scope & Responsibilities
Manage multiple, diverse energy and commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, and schedule & budget management Perform field work including site audits, systems testing, systems troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures Execute testing protocols to verify the operating energy performance of building systems as part of the overall commissioning process Perform technical analysis necessary to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations Leverage data analytics to support energy engineering and commissioning processes Run new construction and existing building energy and commissioning projects or support significant portions of projects with minimal task level oversight. Tasks include:Energy Projects: Energy savings project development, performing site energy audits, analysis and calculation of energy conservation measure performance, measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings performance, use of analytical tools (SkySpark analytics experience preferred).New Construction Commissioning Projects: Project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, functional testing, SkySpark driven analysis.Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects: Project management, ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits, field testing, SkySpark driven analysis, project presentations, bid document development, implementation support, M&V.Ability to travel to sites for field work but based in the Mid-Atlantic region, preferably Washington DC area.
Required Qualifications:
3-10+ years of experience in engineering field (mechanical preferred), including building energy engineering (MEP and controls). Desired: energy project, commissioning and project management experience Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills in the areas of energy and commissioning performance Demonstrated success delivering complex, custom project scopes for a variety of commercial, healthcare and institutional clients Experience linking the impacts of a wide range of energy and environmental indicators to business financial metrics Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline. Desired: P.E.Critical thinker and problem-solver Effective working in a collaborative team environment Strong listening, communication and writing skills Excellent technical writing skills
Key Attributes of Successful Candidate
We anticipate a candidate will be successful in this role if they have strengths in some of the following areas:
Self-Directed: Ability to resolve schedule and coordination challenges without significant support Technically Competent: Knowledge of building MEP and controls systems Consensus Driver: Ability to facilitate teamwork-based solutions with field, design, and owner stakeholders Systems Thinker: Ability to look at disparate data sources and understand system functionality Organized: Detail-oriented with follow through on tasks
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For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated energy & commissioning engineer who is looking for a new challenge in applying skills to the Smart Building landscape. Candidates should have a growth mindset and be willing to learn new skills in building engineering, analytics and control systems. We believe that achieving the potential of Smart Buildings requires deep expertise in the realities of the field combined with strategic vision and ambition to get the job done.
Scope & Responsibilities
Manage multiple, diverse energy and commissioning projects, including client interface, team coordination, and schedule & budget management Perform field work including site audits, systems testing, systems troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures Execute testing protocols to verify the operating energy performance of building systems as part of the overall commissioning process Perform technical analysis necessary to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations Leverage data analytics to support energy engineering and commissioning processes Run new construction and existing building energy and commissioning projects or support significant portions of projects with minimal task level oversight. Tasks include:Energy Projects: Energy savings project development, performing site energy audits, analysis and calculation of energy conservation measure performance, measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings performance, use of analytical tools (SkySpark analytics experience preferred).New Construction Commissioning Projects: Project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, functional testing, SkySpark driven analysis.Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects: Project management, ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits, field testing, SkySpark driven analysis, project presentations, bid document development, implementation support, M&V.Ability to travel to sites for field work but based in the Mid-Atlantic region, preferably Washington DC area.
Required Qualifications:
3-10+ years of experience in engineering field (mechanical preferred), including building energy engineering (MEP and controls). Desired: energy project, commissioning and project management experience Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills in the areas of energy and commissioning performance Demonstrated success delivering complex, custom project scopes for a variety of commercial, healthcare and institutional clients Experience linking the impacts of a wide range of energy and environmental indicators to business financial metrics Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline. Desired: P.E.Critical thinker and problem-solver Effective working in a collaborative team environment Strong listening, communication and writing skills Excellent technical writing skills
Key Attributes of Successful Candidate
We anticipate a candidate will be successful in this role if they have strengths in some of the following areas:
Self-Directed: Ability to resolve schedule and coordination challenges without significant support Technically Competent: Knowledge of building MEP and controls systems Consensus Driver: Ability to facilitate teamwork-based solutions with field, design, and owner stakeholders Systems Thinker: Ability to look at disparate data sources and understand system functionality Organized: Detail-oriented with follow through on tasks
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Commissioning engineer job description example 3
Advanced Systems Group commissioning engineer job description
Advanced Systems Group LLC. is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Commissioning Engineer to join our high performing team and oversee audiovisual systems integration projects while helping to ensure client success.
Our portfolio covers an array of projects including but not limited to supporting sales, designing, building and expanding video production studios, sound recording studios, corporate event centers, video presentation systems, commercial sound systems, and screening rooms. The successful candidate will join our Broadcast Systems and Solutions team, which is an extraordinarily talented group of engineers and project personnel who thrive in our collaborative work environment with our dynamic portfolio of projects.
This is a remote role based in the United States.
Responsibilities
+ Support sales, design, and installation efforts from beginning stages of the project plan until its completion
+ Manage and maintain open lines of communication to meet the needs of the client and project stakeholders
+ Collaborate with Sales in the design and quoting of AV systems
+ Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure that project plan is executed in a timely manner
+ Communicate client requests for modifications and additions to systems to Project Manager
+ Collaborate with other engineers to generate drawings and specifications for fabrication
+ Review and understand the project documents including scope of work, specifications, architectural drawings, technical systems drawings
+ Clearly present verbal and written reports and project related presentations, to project stakeholders
+ Perform as built updates to drawings and documentation
+ Test systems in fabrication and installations to verify operation of equipment and design
+ Travel as required for site inspections, commissioning, programming, documentation, and training related to the system installations
Skills and Qualifications
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in systems integration projects in the M&E or Audiovisual industry
+ Related technical degree or equivalent technical experience
+ Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
+ Proficiency in programming AV equipment
+ Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and Google Sheets tools
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Our portfolio covers an array of projects including but not limited to supporting sales, designing, building and expanding video production studios, sound recording studios, corporate event centers, video presentation systems, commercial sound systems, and screening rooms. The successful candidate will join our Broadcast Systems and Solutions team, which is an extraordinarily talented group of engineers and project personnel who thrive in our collaborative work environment with our dynamic portfolio of projects.
This is a remote role based in the United States.
Responsibilities
+ Support sales, design, and installation efforts from beginning stages of the project plan until its completion
+ Manage and maintain open lines of communication to meet the needs of the client and project stakeholders
+ Collaborate with Sales in the design and quoting of AV systems
+ Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure that project plan is executed in a timely manner
+ Communicate client requests for modifications and additions to systems to Project Manager
+ Collaborate with other engineers to generate drawings and specifications for fabrication
+ Review and understand the project documents including scope of work, specifications, architectural drawings, technical systems drawings
+ Clearly present verbal and written reports and project related presentations, to project stakeholders
+ Perform as built updates to drawings and documentation
+ Test systems in fabrication and installations to verify operation of equipment and design
+ Travel as required for site inspections, commissioning, programming, documentation, and training related to the system installations
Skills and Qualifications
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in systems integration projects in the M&E or Audiovisual industry
+ Related technical degree or equivalent technical experience
+ Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
+ Proficiency in programming AV equipment
+ Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and Google Sheets tools
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Updated March 14, 2024