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Remote commissioning engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in energy, industrial automation, and infrastructure. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, ECNS Global Consultants PLLC, and Ampirical. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Site Operations Manager
As a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Engineer, you’ll take the lead in ensuring medium‑voltage GIS and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems are commissioned safely, accurately, and to the highest technical standards. This role places you at the center of complex customer projects, where your expertise, problem‑solving skills, and on‑site leadership directly shape system performance and customer confidence.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
This role is contributing to the ELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead commissioning of ABB GIS and RMU systems in accordance with ABB standards, customer specifications, and applicable IEEE / IEC / ANSI requirements.
- Create commissioning work plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
- Support execution and manage commissioning activities through energization and customer acceptance.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Integrated FAT (IFAT).
- Interface with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal ABB teams.
- Identify commissioning risks and lead mitigation actions.
- Support contract managers with technical input related to scope and claims.
- Perform site visits to support commissioning teams.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of commissioning and field engineering experience.
- Strong experience with ABB GIS (ZX Portfolio) and RMU (SafeRing / SafePlus).
- Experience with ABB Protection & Control platforms (ZEE600, SSC600, PCM600).
- Knowledge of generator paralleling systems and critical power infrastructure.
- Proficient technical writing skills for commissioning documentation.
- Ability to travel 35-40%.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Site Operations Manager
As a Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Commissioning Engineer, you’ll take the lead in ensuring medium‑voltage GIS and Ring Main Unit (RMU) systems are commissioned safely, accurately, and to the highest technical standards. This role places you at the center of complex customer projects, where your expertise, problem‑solving skills, and on‑site leadership directly shape system performance and customer confidence.
The work model for the role is: Remote in the US
This role is contributing to the ELSE Data Center Services Center of Excellence in the United States.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead commissioning of ABB GIS and RMU systems in accordance with ABB standards, customer specifications, and applicable IEEE / IEC / ANSI requirements.
- Create commissioning work plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
- Support execution and manage commissioning activities through energization and customer acceptance.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Integrated FAT (IFAT).
- Interface with customers, EPCs, utilities, and internal ABB teams.
- Identify commissioning risks and lead mitigation actions.
- Support contract managers with technical input related to scope and claims.
- Perform site visits to support commissioning teams.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of commissioning and field engineering experience.
- Strong experience with ABB GIS (ZX Portfolio) and RMU (SafeRing / SafePlus).
- Experience with ABB Protection & Control platforms (ZEE600, SSC600, PCM600).
- Knowledge of generator paralleling systems and critical power infrastructure.
- Proficient technical writing skills for commissioning documentation.
- Ability to travel 35-40%.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $100,500 and $160,800 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot11
- ECNS Global Consultants PLLC7
- Ampirical3
- NV52
- GE Vernova2
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting11
- Manufacturing2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote commissioning engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering or a related field
- Experience commissioning industrial control systems, PLCs, or SCADA platforms
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment data sheets
- Familiarity with commissioning protocols, punch lists, and factory acceptance testing
- NETA, NICET, or vendor-specific equipment certification preferred or required
- Willingness to travel to project sites, sometimes for extended periods
Tips for Your Remote Commissioning Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote commissioning engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Document your remote commissioning experience clearly
Remote employers can't observe you on-site, so your resume and cover letter need to show specific systems you've commissioned, tools you've used remotely such as SCADA platforms or remote access software, and how you've coordinated with distributed teams.
Build an async communication sample before interviews
Remote commissioning teams depend on clear written handoffs and status updates. Prepare a short written technical summary or commissioning report you can share as a work sample, because remote hiring managers assess written clarity as a core job skill.
Target distributed team structures in your search
Focus your search on companies that already run distributed engineering operations across multiple sites, because those teams have established remote workflows and onboarding for commissioning roles rather than treating remote work as an exception.
Remote Commissioning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote commissioning engineer job?
Target remote-first engineering firms and distributed teams in energy, automation, and industrial technology, where commissioning work is increasingly managed off-site through digital tools and remote access platforms. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-direction, and hands-on experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, or FAT/SAT documentation. Candidates who can demonstrate clear async reporting and independent troubleshooting stand out.
Which companies hire remote commissioning engineers?
Companies hiring remote commissioning engineers right now include Jobot, ECNS Global Consultants PLLC, and Ampirical, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings tend to come from remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed OEM teams, and technology-driven energy and automation firms that manage commissioning workflows digitally.
Can you get a remote commissioning engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level commissioning roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first firms and startups in industrial IoT or renewable energy are more open to junior candidates. Showing proficiency with relevant software, contributing to open documentation projects, and completing vendor-specific certifications can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote commissioning engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh hands-on experience with systems integration, PLC configuration, and commissioning documentation heavily alongside or instead of a formal degree. Candidates who can show completed commissioning projects, relevant certifications such as ISA or vendor-specific credentials, and a clear record of working independently often compete effectively without a four-year engineering degree.
Which industries hire the most remote commissioning engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote commissioning engineers are Staffing & Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that coordinate commissioning activities across multiple sites without requiring full-time on-site presence.
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