Construction Manager Field Commissioning

Field Commissioning Engineer – STV

Located in New York, NY, the role focuses on ensuring new transit infrastructure, rolling stock, and related systems are installed, tested, and ready for safe operation. The engineer works closely with project teams to verify that all systems meet design specifications, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements before service entry.

• Oversee the upkeep of all communications systems.
• Participate in installation, cutover, and acceptance testing (FAT and SAT) of new or upgraded communications systems.
• Perform on‑site inspections, testing, and performance evaluations to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, including test procedures, schedules, and resource coordination.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, contractors, and operations teams to keep projects aligned with technical requirements, quality standards, and timelines.
• Monitor installation and testing activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and MTA requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues that arise during commissioning.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test records, technical documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on newly commissioned systems and equipment.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• 10+ years of experience in system communication, installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in transit or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of rolling stock, third rail systems, HVAC, or other transit-related systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of project coordination, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with EHS practices and construction site operations is a plus.

• Field‑based work at transit facilities, maintenance depots, and active construction sites.
• Travel to project locations throughout New York City as needed.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail.

As a Field Commissioning Engineer, you help bridge the gap between construction and day‑to‑day operations, ensuring critical infrastructure is safe, reliable, and fully operational to support dependable public transportation.

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• Health, dental, and vision insurance – including Health Savings Account options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking).
• Disability and life insurance (including accidental death & dismemberment).
• 401(k) plan with retirement counseling.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) and Paid Holidays (9 days).
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year).
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours).
• Continuing education program and professional licensure/society membership support.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.