Senior Commissioning ​/ Construction Support Engineer (Wastewater Process Facilities

Position: Senior Commissioning / Construction Support Engineer (Wastewater Process Facilities)
Position Title:

Senior Commissioning / Construction Support Engineer (Wastewater Process Facilities)

Location:

Washington, DC Office / Client Job Site- DC Water and Sewer Job Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $  to $, commensurate with experience, certifications, and depth of wastewater process commissioning and startup experience.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Reports To:

Client Representative for functional and project oversight; CES Company Representative for employment, performance, and contractual administration.

Position Overview This role is focused on commissioning and startup of complex wastewater treatment process systems, not building systems. We are seeking professionals with direct experience in plant operations, system startups, and process integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems. Candidates should be comfortable working in active treatment facilities and engaging directly with operators, contractors, and engineers to deliver fully functional systems.

This is a field-based, hybrid role that integrates commissioning with construction oversight. In addition to supporting system startup, the position will contribute to installation verification, issue resolution, and turnover to operations. The objective is to ensure that systems are not only constructed correctly but perform reliably under real operating conditions.

For experienced commissioning professionals, this role offers the opportunity to work directly with owner representatives and plant operators on large, complex facilities, influencing system performance from installation through startup and turnover.

Responsibilities:

Support commissioning planning, system readiness, and startup for wastewater treatment process systems

Participate in functional testing and system verification across process, mechanical, electrical, and controls scopes

Coordinate with contractors, integrators, and operations staff during startup and system turnover

Provide field-based oversight of mechanical and electrical installations, including verification of compliance with plans and specifications

Identify and resolve system-level issues affecting performance, reliability, or operability

Support integration of process equipment with controls and SCADA systems

Assist with turnover documentation, punchlist resolution, and closeout activities

Engage with owner representatives and plant operators to confirm system performance and readiness.

Required Training and

Experience:

8 to15+ years of experience in wastewater, industrial, or process facilities

Direct experience with commissioning, startup, or system integration in treatment plants or similar environments

Strong understanding of process systems such as pumping systems, blowers, process piping, and chemical feed systems

Experience working safely in active industrial or wastewater environments, including adherence to site safety protocols

Familiarity with electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls/SCADA integration

Experience working in active construction environments (CMaR, design-build, or similar delivery)
Ability to work in the field and coordinate across multiple stakeholders

Ability to work full-time on-site at the client facility

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), BCxP, or similar

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience with large municipal wastewater treatment facilities

Experience supporting system startup and operator training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of alternative project delivery methods.

Thorough knowledge of construction processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.

Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, specifications, inspection and test reports, and other documents associated with construction projects.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Soft Skills:

Support basic documentation and reporting associated with commissioning activities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.

Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Please Note:

Prior to joining the program, candidates are subject to review, interview, and approval by DC Water in accordance with our contract.

Company OverviewCES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing, civil infrastructure engineering, program management, construction management, and program controls and technology firm with offices in Miami, Broward, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Florida, the DC Metro area, New York City, and New Jersey.

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