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TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Will consider candidates near other TRC offices (https://www.trccompanies.com/offices/).
Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking more Lead Commissioning Engineers to support our Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region.
With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.
TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country. Our staff undergoes extensive, in-house training, ensuring efficient project start up and adherence to your individual standards and specifications. We follow well documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard ongoing operations.
- Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing - commissioning, energization - project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules.
- Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages
- Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults
- Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
- Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses.
- Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation.
- Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
- Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly.
- Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or University and 10+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial - industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge.) Project located in Mid-Atlantic.
- Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer-s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams.
- Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication; Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams.
- Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment.
- Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
- Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits.
- Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities.
- Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.
- Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required.
- Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
- Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
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Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations
TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@trccompanies.com.
To address your request, the following information is needed:
- Name
- The best method for contacting you
- The position title
- Requisition number
Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Will consider candidates near other TRC offices (https://www.trccompanies.com/offices/).
Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking more Lead Commissioning Engineers to support our Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region.
With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.
TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country. Our staff undergoes extensive, in-house training, ensuring efficient project start up and adherence to your individual standards and specifications. We follow well documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard ongoing operations.
- Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing - commissioning, energization - project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules.
- Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages
- Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults
- Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
- Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses.
- Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation.
- Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
- Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly.
- Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment. Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or University and 10+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial - industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge.) Project located in Mid-Atlantic.
- Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer-s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams.
- Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication; Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams.
- Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment.
- Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
- Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits.
- Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities.
- Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.
- Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required.
- Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
- Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
#LI-SN1
Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations
TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@trccompanies.com.
To address your request, the following information is needed:
- Name
- The best method for contacting you
- The position title
- Requisition number
Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
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Who's Hiring
- FST Technical Services12
- Kent7
- TRC3
- WSP3
- Anchor Mission Critical3A
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead commissioning engineer jobs.
- Five or more years of commissioning experience on industrial or commercial systems
- Proficiency reading and interpreting P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and loop drawings
- Experience leading pre-commissioning, functional testing, and startup activities
- Familiarity with SCADA, DCS, or PLC-based control systems
- NICET certification or equivalent credentials in a relevant discipline
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Commissioning Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to commissioning phases
Hiring managers scan for specific commissioning stages you've owned: pre-commissioning, loop checks, functional testing, and startup. List each phase explicitly on your resume alongside the system types you commissioned, so your experience reads clearly without interpretation.
List your certifications above your degree
For lead commissioning roles, field-relevant credentials like NICET, NFPA certifications, or vendor-specific qualifications carry more weight than your degree alone. Place them in a prominent certifications section near the top of your resume, not buried in an education block.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead commissioning engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by system discipline first
Lead commissioning engineer postings vary widely by discipline: electrical, HVAC, process controls, fire and life safety. Search by your primary system type before filtering by location or employer to avoid wading through postings outside your technical depth.
Prepare a commissioning narrative for interviews
Interviewers for lead roles will ask you to walk through a full commissioning sequence you led. Prepare a concise story covering scope, team size, the most complex technical issue you resolved, and the outcome, without relying on a generic project summary from your resume.
Negotiate schedule and per diem before accepting
Many lead commissioning engineer roles involve extended site rotations. Before signing an offer, clarify the rotation schedule, per diem policy, and whether travel time counts as work hours, since these factors affect your effective compensation more than base pay alone.
Lead Commissioning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead commissioning engineers?
The companies hiring the most lead commissioning engineers right now include FST Technical Services, Kent, and TRC, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated among EPC firms, utilities, and large industrial contractors managing capital projects.
How many lead commissioning engineer jobs are remote?
About 25% of lead commissioning engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most commissioning work requires physical presence on site during testing and startup phases. Engineering coordination, documentation review, and planning tasks are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote flexibility.
How do you become a lead commissioning engineer?
Start by earning a degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering, then accumulate hands-on commissioning experience as a field engineer across multiple project types and system disciplines. Build expertise in control systems, instrumentation, and loop verification. Progress to leading commissioning teams on progressively larger projects, and earn discipline-specific certifications to validate your technical authority before moving into lead roles.
Can you get hired as a lead commissioning engineer without direct lead experience?
Some employers will consider strong senior commissioning engineers who haven't formally held a lead title if they can demonstrate they've owned specific commissioning phases end to end. Emphasize projects where you coordinated subcontractors, authored commissioning procedures, or served as the primary technical point of contact during startup, since those responsibilities mirror what lead roles require.
What does the lead commissioning engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds starting with a technical screen covering system knowledge, commissioning sequencing, and how you handle punch list management. A subsequent round typically involves scenario-based questions about resolving failures during startup or coordinating across engineering, construction, and operations teams. Some employers add a site visit or a practical walk-through of a P&ID or single-line diagram.
Where can I find and apply to lead commissioning engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead commissioning engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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