Commissioning Engineers help ensure that buildings, industrial facilities, and complex systems are installed, tested, and ready to operate safely and reliably. Explore vetted Commissioning Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, including roles across energy, construction, manufacturing, data centers, and other technical industries.
Commissioning Engineers plan and coordinate inspections, functional testing, and startup activities to confirm that equipment and systems meet design requirements. Depending on the project, they may work with electrical, mechanical, control, HVAC, or process systems. Their responsibilities can include reviewing plans, tracking deficiencies, coordinating contractors and vendors, documenting results, and supporting handover to operations teams.
Employers often seek a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, along with practical knowledge of commissioning procedures, technical documentation, and safety standards. Relevant skills may include troubleshooting, systems testing, project coordination, quality assurance, and clear communication. Requirements vary by industry and project; experience with specific equipment, controls, or commissioning tools may be an advantage.
Commissioning Engineers may support new construction, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure projects. Opportunities are available in sectors such as power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, data centers, healthcare facilities, and advanced manufacturing. Some roles are primarily site-based and involve travel, while others combine fieldwork with office-based planning and reporting.
Find Commissioning Engineer positions with compensation of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements, project scope, and work arrangements to identify opportunities that fit your engineering background and career goals.
Commissioning & Building Systems Delivery Manager
$116K - $155K *
Bring your expertise to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering technical services and commissioning projects. Drive operational performance and client satisfaction across complex portfolios in hig...
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Conveyance Engineer - Project Manager
$126K - $180K *
Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex projects, managing interdisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions for municipal utilities. Collaborate with clients to ensure...
1 week ago
$90K - $125K *
Partner with us to drive project success in maintenance, reliability, and capital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet scope and schedule, while enhancing your skills in...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in navigating the regulatory landscape to ensure timely certification of battery and inverter systems, collaborating cross-functionally to support compliance and influence design for a...
Reposted 6 days ago
Applications Engineer - Control & Instrumentation Systems
$90K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise panel configurations and documentation. Collaborate with engineers and support teams to ensure successful project execution from design to field star...
1 week ago
Applications Engineer - Control & Instrumentation Systems
$90K - $115K *
Join us to drive the development of panel and controls applications, translating customer needs into actionable designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate configurations and d...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in geotechnical engineering. Oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Enjoy ample...
4 weeks ago
Field Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by providing technical leadership in power generation. Ensure operational excellence, safety, and reliability while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize plant per...
3 weeks ago
Construction Engineer - Communications & SCADA
$110K - $175K *
Transform your career by overseeing field engineering and inspection for communications and SCADA systems on a light rail extension project, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the construction...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Transform utility-scale solar projects by leading commissioning activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards. Collaborate across departments to drive succes...
3 weeks ago
Senior Substation Commissioning Specialist
$140K - $185K *
Innovate the future of energy by leading the commissioning of electrical substations. Oversee testing, validation, and project management while collaborating with diverse teams across the nation to en...
2 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, manage procurement, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria a...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with standards while managing resources and timelines effectively...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by integrating project elements, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be ke...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Empower project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Join us to integrate engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination across disciplines while supporting project management and...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee commissioning activities for large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and coordinating efforts across teams. Take ownership of project success, mentori...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive commissioning success on large-scale construction projects while overseeing activities, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Lead efficient processes, manage schedules, and coordinat...
Reposted 6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in overseeing commissioning activities for large-scale construction projects. You’ll coordinate processes, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with project requirements while de...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing all commissioning and startup activities for power generation projects, ensuring safe and efficient transitions from construction to commercial operation while coordinati...
2 days ago
Designer - Instrument, Controls, and Electrical (ICE)
$80K - $110K *
Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver advanced solutions while leading projects and ensuring tech...
1 week ago
Designer - Instrument, Controls, and Electrical (ICE)
$80K - $110K *
Shape the future of electric power generation by designing innovative instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver advanced solutions and lead projects that enhance e...
1 week ago
Designer - Instrument, Controls, and Electrical (ICE)
$80K - $110K *
Advance your career by leading innovative design solutions in electric power generation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems while ensuring proj...
1 week ago
$110K - $150K *
Drive successful commissioning of data center systems by planning, executing, and validating mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with design intent...
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Capital Project Engineer - CommissioningCC&S -Pulp/Paper industry - Remote w/travel
$137K - $183K *
Lead the commissioning process for capital projects, ensuring safety and efficiency from approval to startup. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop procedures, schedules, and troubleshoot equipmen...
3 weeks ago
What is a Commissioning Engineer?
A Commissioning Engineer verifies that equipment and systems are installed, tested, and operating according to project specifications, safety requirements, and performance expectations.
What qualifications do Commissioning Engineer jobs typically require?
Many roles ask for an engineering degree or equivalent technical experience, plus knowledge of testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and relevant industry standards. Requirements depend on the systems and sector involved.
Which industries hire Commissioning Engineers?
Commissioning Engineers work in industries including energy, construction, manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and infrastructure. Their specific responsibilities vary by project and type of equipment.
Do Commissioning Engineers need to travel?
Travel requirements vary. Site-based projects may require regular travel or extended periods at client locations, while some positions involve a mix of fieldwork and office-based responsibilities.
Where can I find Commissioning Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including Commissioning Engineer roles. Check each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and location.