Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Texas
Commissioning engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in oil and gas, power generation, industrial automation, and large-scale construction across a wide seniority range from entry-level field technician to senior systems engineer. Houston leads hiring volume, with Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio also posting consistent demand from major employers including Emerson Electric, Fluor, and Burns & McDonnell, all of which maintain substantial Texas operations. The most in-demand specialties are building automation systems, electrical and instrumentation commissioning, and process controls for energy and petrochemical facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning across multiple data center projects for hyperscale AI data center commissioning in the Greater Abilene, Texas Area.
In this role, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business goals, industry standards, and operational reliability requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to communicate expectations, track progress, resolve issues, and support successful project completion.
You will also monitor key performance indicators during systems testing, identify trends or anomalies, contribute to technical documentation, and help ensure quality and safety standards are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
This position is based in Greater Abilene area (Shackelford County, Texas) approximately 20 miles from Abilene. We are open to local to the area or open to relocate to Abilene. Oracle offers competitive relocation packages for eligible candidates. We will also consider candidates from the Dallas-Ft. Worth area who are open to travel over 50%.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support daily construction execution for assigned buildings, systems, areas, or trade scopes.
- Work closely with general contractors, subcontractors, foremen, superintendents, and trade partners.
- Monitor field progress, manpower, productivity, sequencing, and workface readiness.
- Ensure construction activities align with approved schedules, milestones, logistics plans, and turnover priorities.
- Identify and help resolve field issues, trade conflicts, congestion risks, and execution constraints.
- Reinforce onsite safety expectations through visible field presence.
- Support installation quality verification and help reduce rework.
- Partner with QA/QC, commissioning, controls, logistics, safety, and operations teams.
- Track punch-list items, turnover readiness, and startup support requirements.
- Provide accurate daily field reports, progress updates, issue logs, and milestone updates.
- Support recovery plans when schedule, quality, productivity, or coordination issues arise.
- Support Construction Managers in promoting consistent field execution practices.
- Maintain continuous site awareness through regular field walks and direct contractor engagement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience supporting construction execution on large-scale, complex projects.
- Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, infrastructure, semiconductor, power, or other technical construction environments.
- Knowledge of construction sequencing, field coordination, manpower tracking, productivity monitoring, and milestone execution.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, look-ahead plans, and turnover documentation.
- Proven ability to identify field risks, resolve construction issues, and escalate effectively.
- Strong understanding of safety expectations, quality standards, punch-list management, and turnover readiness.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise updates.
- Ability to work primarily onsite with approximately 85% field/site engagement.
- Strong ownership mindset, urgency, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced construction environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center construction projects.
- Experience in an owner’s representative, construction management, EPC, or general contractor environment.
- Familiarity with data center systems, including electrical, mechanical, controls, civil, structural, architectural, network, or commissioning-related scopes.
- Experience supporting or coaching Construction Managers, field engineers, coordinators, or discipline-specific construction teams.
- Experience supporting fast-track construction, phased turnover, commissioning-driven delivery, or recovery execution.
- Familiarity with construction reporting tools, scheduling platforms, document control systems, and issue tracking processes such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project, Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
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Commissioning Engineer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Affiliated Engineers5

- CRUSOE5

- Oracle5

- DLR4

- EPS4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services27
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Technology & Software12
- Energy11
- Electronics & Hardware4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering required by most Texas employers
- Three or more years of field commissioning experience on industrial or commercial systems
- Proficiency with PLC and SCADA systems, especially in oil, gas, or power applications
- Familiarity with NEC, ISA, and ASHRAE standards commonly referenced in Texas project specs
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrumentation loop drawings
- Willingness to travel to job sites across Texas, including remote upstream and midstream locations
Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a commissioning engineer in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for commissioning engineers, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering alongside hands-on field experience. Earning a Certified Commissioning Professional credential through the Building Commissioning Association or an instrumentation certification through ISA strengthens candidacy significantly. Engineers who pursue a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers gain an added edge on projects requiring a licensed engineer of record.
How much do commissioning engineers make in Texas?
Commissioning engineers in Texas earn a median of about $115,810 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,430 for the lowest 10% to over $177,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire commissioning engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring commissioning engineers in Texas right now include Affiliated Engineers, CRUSOE, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, petrochemical, and large commercial construction projects means demand is spread across both global engineering firms and regional specialty contractors with long-term project pipelines in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most commissioning engineer jobs?
Houston, Abilene, and Dallas have the most commissioning engineer openings in Texas. Houston dominates because of its dense concentration of petrochemical plants, refineries, and energy infrastructure, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from commercial construction, data centers, and manufacturing, and San Antonio sees steady activity tied to utilities, military facilities, and expanding industrial development.
Are there remote commissioning engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Commissioning engineers are fundamentally on-site roles requiring hands-on system verification, startup, and testing, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 5% of commissioning engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be design review, documentation, or project coordination phases rather than active field commissioning work.
How can I get hired as a commissioning engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a field technician or instrumentation technician with a large Texas engineering contractor, then transitioning into a junior commissioning role. Employers like Emerson, Wood Group, and regional MEP contractors regularly bring on associates with strong technical fundamentals and a willingness to travel. Completing an ISA certification or building automation coursework before applying, and targeting assistant commissioning engineer or startup technician titles, gives candidates without direct experience a credible foothold.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that match.
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