Commissioning and Startup Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

About the role

As a Commissioning & Startup Engineer, you will play a critical role in the safe, efficient, and successful startup of complex industrial and mission-critical facilities. This position supports pre-commissioning, commissioning, system testing, startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities across major construction projects throughout North America. Working closely with construction, engineering, vendors, operations, and commissioning leadership, you will help develop and execute commissioning strategies, support system walkdowns, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure systems are tested, documented, and turned over safely and effectively. This role is ideal for engineers with either an electrical or mechanical background who enjoy a combination of field execution, technical problem-solving, and project leadership in a fast-paced construction environment.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, with a growing focus on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction. Our teams support high-performance projects where speed, precision, reliability, and safe execution are essential, helping deliver the mechanical, electrical, utility, and infrastructure systems that keep advanced technology moving forward. From core and shell construction to supporting power, cooling, water, and utility infrastructure, K