Commissioning Electrical Engineer / Commissioning Agent II
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Overview
Job Description
Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Agent II
Location: Charlotte, NC
Want to see your work come to life?
If you're tired of sitting behind a desk all day and want to be involved in bringing some of the most advanced facilities in the country online, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
We're partnering with a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm seeking a Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Agent II to support the testing, validation, and optimization of critical electrical systems across mission critical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial facilities.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working in the field, collaborating with contractors and owners, and seeing projects through from design to fully operational systems.
Why Engineers Make the Move
Every project is different.
Work on technically challenging facilities including:
- Mission Critical & Data Centers
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Laboratories & Clean Rooms
- Industrial Facilities
- Power Generation
You'll be involved in the final stages that ensure these facilities operate safely, efficiently, and exactly as designed.
Get out from behind the desk.
This role offers a balance of office and field work where you'll collaborate directly with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and design engineers while supporting commissioning activities on-site.
Build specialized expertise.
Commissioning engineers are in high demand. This role provides hands-on experience with complex electrical infrastructure, testing, troubleshooting, and system validation that will accelerate your technical and professional growth.
A company that invests in its people.
You'll join a collaborative team that values mentorship, technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth. The firm also offers a hybrid work schedule with Monday through Thursday in the office and remote half-day Fridays when project schedules allow.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute pre-functional and functional testing procedures.
- Perform commissioning and validation of electrical systems.
- Review construction documents, specifications, equipment submittals, and control sequences.
- Conduct field inspections and verify installed systems.
- Observe equipment startup and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and assist in resolving commissioning issues.
- Prepare daily field reports and commissioning documentation.
- Collect and analyze system performance data.
- Assist with due diligence studies, feasibility assessments, and gap analyses.
- Coordinate commissioning activities using Facility Grid and industry best practices.
- Support project teams from construction through final owner turnover.
What You'll Receive
- Hybrid work schedule
- Monday–Thursday in the office
- Remote half-day Fridays
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Professional development and technical training
- Opportunity to work on some of the nation's most advanced facilities
- Clear career progression into Senior Commissioning Engineer and leadership roles
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- EIT/FE certification required
- 18+ months of hands-on commissioning, startup, validation, troubleshooting, or electrical systems experience
- Experience with mission critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, or power generation facilities preferred
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and applicable codes
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines
- BCxA or PECI commissioning experience
- Facility Grid experience
- LEED project exposure
- Electrical testing and startup experience
- Commissioning documentation and reporting
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Good commissioning engineers have plenty of options.
This one offers something different:
- Work on some of the country's most technically advanced facilities.
- Gain valuable field experience with mission critical infrastructure.
- Build expertise that's highly sought after across the industry.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with remote half-day Fridays.
- Learn from experienced commissioning professionals.
- Join a collaborative team with excellent long-term career growth.
If you're ready to take your commissioning career to the next level, let's set up a confidential conversation.
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