Senior Level Commissioning Engineer Jobs
Senior level commissioning engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex system startups, technical decision-making, and the project teams responsible for delivering reliable results. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with 16% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Clayco, M.C. Dean, and Wunderlich-Malec hiring at this level now.
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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Security System Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 4) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Job Site Location: Haskell, Texas
**Position is located at the construction project site.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
- Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.
- Perform quality audit of security drawings prior to starting installation activities.
- Perform site surveys of customer sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.
- Configure field devices including:
- Applying IP addresses to cameras
- Uploading firmware to access control boards
- Uploading configuration files to Cisco switches
- Using access control software to configure door access control devices
- Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access-controlled doors, network switches.
- Markup drawings with Bluebeam.
- Update programming sheets with device configuration data.
- Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.
- Support multiple project tasks concurrently.
- Experience working in a data center is a plus.
- Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
- Associates with 10+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
- Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
- System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
- Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
- Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.
We are seeking a Security System Commissioning Specialist (Tech Specialist 4) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.
Job Site Location: Haskell, Texas
**Position is located at the construction project site.
Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
- Pretest electronic security equipment before deploying to the field.
- Perform quality audit of security drawings prior to starting installation activities.
- Perform site surveys of customer sites and document conditions in Bluebeam.
- Configure field devices including:
- Applying IP addresses to cameras
- Uploading firmware to access control boards
- Uploading configuration files to Cisco switches
- Using access control software to configure door access control devices
- Troubleshoot security field devices including cameras, access-controlled doors, network switches.
- Markup drawings with Bluebeam.
- Update programming sheets with device configuration data.
- Lead system commissioning activities with customer’s testing agent.
- Support multiple project tasks concurrently.
- Experience working in a data center is a plus.
- Software House CCure access control certification is a plus.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED with 12+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or
- Associates with 10+ years of experience or
- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years experience or
- Master's Degree with 5+ years experience
- System administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving the system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, and implementing new workstations and system extensions
- Vendor certifications for electronic systems preferred
- Reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends
What we offer:
- A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
- An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
- Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
- Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
Abilities:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Who's Hiring
- Clayco11
- M.C. Dean10
- Wunderlich-Malec9
- Affiliated Engineers8
- Vertex Innovations7
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- Consulting & Professional Services56
- Construction & Real Estate41
- Technology & Software11
- Manufacturing10
- Energy8
Senior Level Commissioning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level commissioning engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned commissioning projects end to end, not just executed tasks under supervision. A strong candidate demonstrates deep system knowledge, a history of leading site teams or subcontractors, and the ability to resolve field issues without escalation. Highlighting complex multi-system startups, cross-discipline coordination, and any mentoring or technical leadership gives your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level commissioning engineers?
Companies hiring senior level commissioning engineers right now include Clayco, M.C. Dean, and Wunderlich-Malec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large EPC firms, OEMs, and industrial operators that run capital-intensive projects requiring experienced technical leads on site.
Are there remote senior level commissioning engineer jobs?
Yes, though most senior commissioning roles still require significant on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 16% of senior level commissioning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering pre-commissioning planning, documentation review, and client coordination that can happen off site between field assignments.
What makes a commissioning engineer role senior level?
Senior level commissioning engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. At this stage, you are expected to lead commissioning programs, make binding technical decisions, and take accountability for system acceptance. Responsibilities typically include mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, interfacing directly with clients and contractors, and developing commissioning procedures rather than following them.
Which industries hire the most senior level commissioning engineers?
Senior level commissioning engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on large-scale capital projects, complex integrated systems, and strict regulatory acceptance requirements that need experienced technical leads to manage the commissioning phase.