Mid Level Commissioning Engineer Jobs
Mid level commissioning engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own system startups end to end, lead site acceptance testing with limited oversight, and mentor junior staff on complex builds. Openings run predominantly on-site and hybrid across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Amazon, and LotusWorks hiring at this level now.
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Top stateTexas
Top employerJobot
Top cityAbilene, TX
Work type70% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Commissioning Engineer
EPS·Amarillo, Texas
Job functions:
5+ yrs exp.
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
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Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
About The Company:
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks:
- Competitive Pay
- Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
- Career Path Planning
- Incentives for Professional Certifications
- Competitive Per Diem for Travel
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Overview:
The Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with other suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff.
Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through active participation in safety programs.
- Support continuous improvement through incident reviews, lessons learned, and proactive safety reporting.
- Coordinate and lead testing and commissioning activities for new and existing electrical transmission and distribution substations (greenfield and brownfield equipment).
- Verify that all testing and commissioning procedures comply with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Supervise and direct startup personnel, contractor electricians, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Perform substation field engineering, including development of work plans and oversight of testing activities during commissioning.
- Develop, review, and revise isolation and restoration procedures to support safe energization and system operations.
- Prepare and execute integrated functional test plans to validate protection, control, and SCADA systems.
- Lead functional testing efforts, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design standards, and utility requirements.
- Direct troubleshooting and issue resolution during commissioning, including development and execution of corrective action plans.
- Mark up field drawings, generate discrepancy lists, and formulate request for information logs (RFI’s) and complete project closeout documentation within required timelines.
- Provide on-site technical support to design engineering, construction teams, and operations personnel throughout project lifecycle.
- Interface with customer contacts, operators, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational needs and system requirements or design improvements.
- Deliver technical guidance on complex or non-standard issues while maintaining adherence to utility design philosophy and standards.
- BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications
- Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior Safety record
- Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.
- Experience in working in utility transmission substation is required.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
#PoweringTheFuture
EPS
Commissioning Engineer
Amarillo, Texas
Added 1mo ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
5+ yrs exp.
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Full Time
Job Description
Overview:
Responsibilities:
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
#PoweringTheFuture
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
About The Company:
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks:
- Competitive Pay
- Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
- Career Path Planning
- Incentives for Professional Certifications
- Competitive Per Diem for Travel
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Overview:
The Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with other suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff.
Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through active participation in safety programs.
- Support continuous improvement through incident reviews, lessons learned, and proactive safety reporting.
- Coordinate and lead testing and commissioning activities for new and existing electrical transmission and distribution substations (greenfield and brownfield equipment).
- Verify that all testing and commissioning procedures comply with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Supervise and direct startup personnel, contractor electricians, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
- Perform substation field engineering, including development of work plans and oversight of testing activities during commissioning.
- Develop, review, and revise isolation and restoration procedures to support safe energization and system operations.
- Prepare and execute integrated functional test plans to validate protection, control, and SCADA systems.
- Lead functional testing efforts, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design standards, and utility requirements.
- Direct troubleshooting and issue resolution during commissioning, including development and execution of corrective action plans.
- Mark up field drawings, generate discrepancy lists, and formulate request for information logs (RFI’s) and complete project closeout documentation within required timelines.
- Provide on-site technical support to design engineering, construction teams, and operations personnel throughout project lifecycle.
- Interface with customer contacts, operators, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational needs and system requirements or design improvements.
- Deliver technical guidance on complex or non-standard issues while maintaining adherence to utility design philosophy and standards.
- BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications
- Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior Safety record
- Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.
- Experience in working in utility transmission substation is required.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.
EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.
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Mid Level Commissioning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level commissioning engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led commissioning from factory acceptance testing through site startup, wrote or reviewed commissioning procedures, and resolved technical issues independently. Employers at this level want evidence you can manage scope without constant supervision, so lead your resume with outcomes, equipment types you have commissioned, and any client-facing experience you have handled.
Which companies hire mid level commissioning engineers?
Companies hiring mid level commissioning engineers right now include Jobot, Amazon, and LotusWorks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large engineering and construction firms, industrial equipment OEMs, and specialized commissioning contractors that staff long-term capital projects.
Are there remote mid level commissioning engineer jobs?
Yes, though most commissioning work is inherently site-based. About 30% of mid level commissioning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to cover document control, engineering review, or project coordination duties rather than hands-on startup work. Fully remote positions are the exception, not the norm, at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level commissioning engineer role?
The progression from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership. Focus on expanding the systems you commission, volunteering to lead smaller startups independently, and developing expertise in the documentation and safety protocols your sector requires. Measurable impact matters: engineers who can point to successful system handovers, punch-list closures they managed, and client sign-offs they earned make a clear case for the mid level step.
Which industries hire the most mid level commissioning engineers?
Mid Level commissioning engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they rely on large-scale facility buildouts, equipment installations, and regulatory startup requirements that need engineers experienced enough to own the commissioning process rather than simply assist.