Senior Commissioning Engineer Job Southfield area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Your Tasks:

Coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities at customer sites
Partner with Project Management, Engineering, site leadership, contractors, and customers
Lead site coordination meetings, pre-job walkthroughs, and contractor activities
Review electrical drawings, specifications, field orders, and installation requirements
Verify equipment installation and confirm compliance with project specifications and applicable standards
Perform equipment startup, testing, debugging, and commissioning
Troubleshoot controls hardware, software, industrial networks, and electrical systems
Support PLC, HMI, Ethernet, Profinet, sensors, actuators, and power-distribution systems
Record baseline data, collect performance information, and generate commissioning reports
Mark up drawings, document field changes, and coordinate required change requests
Manage punch-list completion, equipment testing, documentation, and final handover
Coordinate subcontractors and address installation or engineering issues in the field
Support startup and production activities through successful customer acceptance
Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction

Your

Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent technical training and experience may be considered
Strong experience with electrical installation, industrial equipment, automated machinery, or plant systems
Experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical and controls systems
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, and variable-frequency drives
Experience with power-distribution systems and heavy-duty electrical installations
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of applicable standards, including EN 60204-1, UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA
At least three years of supervisory or site‑leadership experience
Experience coordinating contractors, skilled trades, customers, and cross-functional project teams
Understanding of OSHA requirements; OSHA 30 certification preferred
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 90%, including extended assignments at customer sites

10+ Years work experience