Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer Jobs
Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and global technology and energy companies hiring for commissioning leadership without requiring on-site presence. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, ECNS Global Consultants PLLC, and Ampirical. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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
- Ampirical6
- SOLV Energy4
- NV52
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting11
- Manufacturing2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead commissioning engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by sector or project type, find the ones that match your commissioning background, and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async commissioning documentation skills
Remote employers care deeply about how you produce and manage commissioning records without in-person hand-holding. Prepare work samples such as completed commissioning packages, punch list trackers, or system turnover documentation that demonstrate you can keep distributed teams aligned through written output alone.
Highlight multi-site project coordination experience
Lead commissioning engineers working remotely routinely oversee commissioning activity across multiple facilities from one location. Call out any experience you have coordinating contractors, vendors, or subcontractors across geographic locations, and name the digital tools you used to manage it.
Prepare for a remote technical interview structure
Remote hiring panels for commissioning leadership roles often include a documentation review or a live walkthrough of a commissioning sequence. Practice narrating your decision-making process clearly on video, since your verbal precision carries weight that body language cannot supplement remotely.
Remote Lead Commissioning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead commissioning engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, remote-first operations, or multi-site infrastructure projects that need commissioning oversight coordinated from anywhere. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to manage commissioning documentation, punch lists, and vendor coordination asynchronously. Candidates who demonstrate hands-on commissioning experience alongside strong digital collaboration skills, proficiency in commissioning management software, and a history of running projects across time zones consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote lead commissioning engineers?
Remote lead commissioning engineer roles are posted by Jobot, ECNS Global Consultants PLLC, and Ampirical and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The companies hiring this role remotely tend to be remote-first engineering firms, distributed energy and industrial technology companies, and large infrastructure organizations managing commissioning activity across multiple facilities.
Can you get a remote lead commissioning engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level lead commissioning roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently with minimal oversight from day one. Concrete paths in include commissioning support roles at remote-friendly engineering consultancies, project coordinator positions on distributed infrastructure teams, and contract work where you build a documented record of commissioning tasks completed. Showing organized digital work samples and strong async communication skills helps offset a thin resume.
Do you need a degree for remote lead commissioning engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a verifiable commissioning project history, relevant certifications, and demonstrated ability to manage complex systems documentation more heavily than a formal degree. Candidates without a degree can compete by showing completed commissioning packages, familiarity with industry standards, and the kind of structured written communication that remote teams depend on to stay aligned across locations.
Which industries hire the most remote lead commissioning engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote lead 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 project teams managing commissioning work across multiple sites, making remote lead oversight a practical and common arrangement.
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