Commissioning engineers are dynamic problem-solving leaders. They use their strong theoretical, practical and leadership skills to oversee and guide engineering projects, serving as a coordinating intermediary between the company and the customer.
In general, commissioning engineers need to be able to apply their ingenuity and technical skills to review, troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent a range of challenges for customers together with their team members. They are crucial to ensuring that equipment and machinery are developed, installed and function as they should, and coordinating between the company and customer to achieve smooth operation. Commissioning engineers often work in the field at a customer site, making it a great career for people who do not like to sit in the office all day and who enjoy regular travel.
An electrical commissioning engineer focuses more specifically on complex electrical systems and components, while a mechanical commissioning engineer specializes more in mechanical systems and devices. A commissioning engineer, however, should possess some level of proficiency in both mechanical and electrical engineering since they need to be able to understand and work with all aspects of a system.
Somebody must lead the engineering teams and work closely with the customer on projects, so there is no shortage of opportunities for commissioning engineers. Industries include construction, manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing, and more.
In the construction sector, commissioning engineers may be responsible for ensuring that newly constructed buildings are built to specifications and code while reducing environmental impact. In the automotive industry, commissioning engineers may monitor the testing and operation of vehicle production lines and machinery.
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Commissioning Engineer (f/m/d)
Location: Wien
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Your tasks include carrying out the initial commissioning in the factory and the commissioning at the customer's site. This includes importing the software and the PLC programme into the machine control. You will also ensure the functionality of individual components in the factory. You diagnose faults and, if necessary, carry out corrective measures as part of the machine acceptance in the factory and at the customer's site. In addition, you will ensure compliance with standards, regulations and quality guidelines during commissioning. Finally, you will be responsible for creating/supplementing checklists, measurement and error logs and reports as well as adapting cable, revision and final circuit diagrams.
Commissioning Engineer
Location: 's-Gravenhage
Branche: Energy Power Plants
Expertise: Engineering & Design
Experience: 1 years
Als International Commissioning Engineer Data Centers – Electrical werk je nauw samen met een team van specialisten om ervoor te zorgen dat datacenters optimaal functioneren. Jouw taken omvatten: Het voorbereiden, plannen en uitvoeren van de inbedrijfstelling van elektrische systemen in datacenters. Het uitvoeren van functionele tests en kwaliteitscontroles. Het analyseren en oplossen van technische problemen ter plaatse. Het samenwerken met lokale en internationale teams om ervoor te zorgen dat projecten volgens planning en specificaties worden voltooid. Het opstellen van technische rapportages en documentatie. Het toezien op naleving van normen, regelgeving, wetten, kwaliteit en EHS-richtlijnen. Het fungeren als de technische vertegenwoordiger van de klant op locatie en deelnemen aan diverse commissievergaderingen en andere besluitvormingsmomenten. Het uitvoeren van site-administratieve taken zoals het plannen van werkzaamheden, het bijwerken van tekeningen in lijn met wijzigingen op locatie en het sluiten van openstaande punten in het inbedrijfstellingssysteem.
Commissioning Engineer International
Location: Den Haag
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Communications & Distribution
Experience: 2 years
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be the technical point of contact on-site, ensuring that our power distribution systems are tested and commissioned correctly. Your main responsibility is to ensure the successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines and according to our high-quality standards. You will work closely with subcontractors and colleagues from other countries to meet all safety and quality guidelines. Additionally, you will oversee the installation progress and coordinate on-site activities.
Mechanical Verification Engineer (m/w/d)
Location: Würzburg
Branche: Life Sciences
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 2 years
Planung, Durchführung und Bewertung der Verifikation von mechanischen, elektromechanischen und elektropneumatischen Systemkomponenten Durchführung von Systemtests und Zuverlässigkeitsprüfungen Entwicklung und Koordination von Teststrategien und Testmethoden Sicherstellen der Einhaltung der Testprozesse und -standards sowie die Qualität des Testdesigns Koordination von externen Prüfungen Definieren von Anforderungen Beratung der Testteams in folgenden Themen: konformes Testvorgehen, Verifikationsplanung
Lead Engineer, Commissioning (Mechanical)
Expertise: Embedded Software
Experience: 4 years
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer, Commissioning, with a mechanical engineering background to oversee the commissioning process for assigned systems in offshore oil and gas projects, primarily focusing on FPSO units. The ideal candidate will lead the commissioning team from preparation through execution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while delivering quality results.Job Description: Lead the planning and preparation phases by attending supplier kickoff meetings, reviewing supplier documents, and developing commissioning schedules, procedures, and deliverables focused on mechanical systems. Supervise the execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on-site, managing interfaces with construction and pre-operations teams to ensure adherence to operational safety systems and company standards. Oversee the commissioning process for mechanical systems by managing PTWs, commissioning engineers, and technicians, ensuring successful execution, system certification, and maintenance of commissioning records. Collaborate with MC and commissioning teams to ensure timely completion of ITRs and mechanical completions while interacting with engineering departments, vendors, and external stakeholders to resolve commissioning issues. Develop and maintain relationships with technical personnel, providing training and support to team members in a multicultural environment, and ensuring the integration of best practices and lessons learned from past projects.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Minimum of 8 years of experience in EPC projects within the onshore/offshore oil and gas industry. Proven track record of commissioning at least three FPSO projects, focusing on marine and topside mechanical systems, with strong technical knowledge in commissioning management and HSSE requirements. Proficiency in MS Office, project management software (MS Project/P6), and system completion databases, with the ability to analyze complex progress reports and address issues effectively. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and influence teams, and experience in offshore plant startup, stabilization, and performance testing, along with knowledge of industry codes, standards, and regulations relevant to mechanical engineering.
Common commissioning engineer responsibilities
A commissioning engineer is responsible for performing and coordinating a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Coordinating and leading commissioning visits between the employing company and the customer;
- Reviewing technical system specifications and interpreting technical drawings to understand customers’ systems and needs;
- Identifying testing needs of equipment, systems, and components, and supervising the execution of those tests;
- Guiding the collection and analysis of data from the tests to troubleshoot and rectify any issues or to streamline processes;
- Collaborating with diverse engineers or technicians, like commissioning technicians, and other team members, as well as customers on the commissioning engineering projects;
- Writing reports and preparing documentation about the commissioned activities;
- Delivering engineering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Monitoring team members on the execution of their responsibilities and providing guidance and training as needed;
- Evaluating bids from contracting companies to work on the commissioned project;
- Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
Regularly traveling to commissioning sites.
Qualifications for commissioning engineers
Commissioning engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Technology, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 5-10+ years of engineering experience;
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, construction systems, or engineering knowledge specific to the desired industry;
- Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
- Excellent customer-oriented skills and leadership qualities;
- Ability to work in fast-changing environments with diverse systems and equipment;
- Willingness to travel regularly.
