Commissioning Specialist - Electrical

About the role

McKinstry is seeking a Commissioning Specialist - Electrical to join our growing National Technical Services team. At McKinstry, commissioning is respected as an essential part of project delivery and a preferred method for ensuring building systems are installed and operated to reach maximum performance. Newly built buildings need you to ensure they operate as designed. Existing buildings need your capable hands to fine-tune operations.

Technical and Consulting Services

• Helping clients improve efficiency, reliability, and operating costs on new and existing facilities
• Developing, managing, and coordinating project-specific commissioning, balancing, and startup plans
• Performing commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, controls, and building automation systems
• Reviewing installation, startup, functional performance, and controls operations to verify compliance with engineering specifications
• Supporting controls system design by developing PLC-based control drawings, control panel requirements, instrumentation selections, and network architecture coordination
• Programming, integrating, and troubleshooting basic PLC systems, field devices, third-party equipment, and communication networks
• Leading or supporting FAT/SAT activities, including I/O verification, point-to-point checks, loop checks, and functional performance testing
• Developing and maintaining commissioning documentation such as I/O lists, instrumentation schedules, control drawings, network diagrams, test scripts, and checklists
• Providing technical leadership, coordinating with project stakeholders, participating in design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers or technicians

Requirements

• 3+ years of MEP commissioning experience, including leading new construction commissioning projects
• Proven understanding of building automation systems, controls integration, and PLC-based control environments
• Experience reviewing construction documents, controls drawings, I/O lists, instrumentation schedules, and network architecture documentation
• Familiarity with PLC hardware, remote I/O, power supplies, network components, instrumentation, and common protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, and BACnet
• Ability to troubleshoot startup issues related to PLC programming, instrumentation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, communication networks, and field devices
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across engineers, vendors, contractors, and owners
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural, or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

Pay

The pay range for this position is $37.02 - $52.60 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.