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Lead I&C Commissioning Engineer

Job Summary

We are a rapidly growing project management and engineering consulting firm and a trusted partner to major high-tech construction and advanced manufacturing clients. Our teams support owner’s representation, design coordination, commissioning, QA/QC, and field execution, with a strong focus on technical systems such as specialty gas, bulk chemical, cleanroom environments, and process piping.

We are seeking a Commissioning Lead specializing in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for critical control systems on a complex, large-scale industrial or mission-critical project. This role works closely with the project team, vendors, and contractors to ensure control and automation systems are installed, tested, and operating according to design intent and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the commissioning process for I&C systems, including BAS/BMS, PLCs, SCADA, DDC, and related instrumentation

Develop commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, and schedules specific to control systems

Review design documents, submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure alignment with commissioning goals

Coordinate functional testing, point-to-point verification, loop checks, and system start-up activities

Interface with design engineers, contractors, controls vendors, and the client to manage and resolve technical issues

Verify calibration, signal integrity, and communication protocols across field devices, controllers, and system networks

Track progress and document commissioning activities in accordance with industry standards (ASHRAE/NIBS, etc.)

Provide regular updates and turnover packages, including test reports, issue logs, and close-out documentation

Support training and turnover to operations teams to ensure systems are handed off fully operational

Requirements

8+ years of experience in commissioning, instrumentation, controls, or automation on complex industrial, semiconductor, or data center projects

Strong understanding of control sequences, instrumentation calibration, PID loops, and system integration

Experience with major BAS/BMS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, Johnson Controls) and control networks (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and network architectures

Familiarity with commissioning standards and documentation best practices (LEED Cx, ASHRAE Guideline 0, etc.)

Excellent communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, controls technology, or related field preferred

CxA, CEM, or similar certification a plus