Commissioning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and manage project commissioning and test plans.
• Schedule and execute commissioning field activities.
• Aid in the review of equipment submittals, package vendor submittals, and operation & maintenance submittals.
• Support the development and distribution of commissioning documentation, test results, and close-out reports (deliverables).
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with system integrators to align with commissioning activities.
• Coordinate meetings with clients to communicate progress, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with commissioning objectives.
• Coordinate with mechanical team, electrical team, client’s team, and subcontractors for in-field commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the commissioning efforts.
• Participate 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 proper integration with design intent.
• Support the development and distribution of commissioning documentation, test results, and close-out reports.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, regulatory agencies requirements (Fire Department, DSD, DDW), and safety procedures during commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in 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 but limited to: P&IDs, mechanical and electrical drawings, wiring/loop diagrams, and specifications.
• Understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (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.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Southern California (greater Los Angeles & San Diego) as needed.

Additional Information

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience and/or education. Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer-paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection. These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

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