Commissioning engineers are dynamic problem-solving leaders. They use their strong theoretical, practical and leadership skills to oversee and guide engineering projects, serving as a coordinating intermediary between the company and the customer.
In general, commissioning engineers need to be able to apply their ingenuity and technical skills to review, troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent a range of challenges for customers together with their team members. They are crucial to ensuring that equipment and machinery are developed, installed and function as they should, and coordinating between the company and customer to achieve smooth operation. Commissioning engineers often work in the field at a customer site, making it a great career for people who do not like to sit in the office all day and who enjoy regular travel.
An electrical commissioning engineer focuses more specifically on complex electrical systems and components, while a mechanical commissioning engineer specializes more in mechanical systems and devices. A commissioning engineer, however, should possess some level of proficiency in both mechanical and electrical engineering since they need to be able to understand and work with all aspects of a system.
Somebody must lead the engineering teams and work closely with the customer on projects, so there is no shortage of opportunities for commissioning engineers. Industries include construction, manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, energy, computer, and electronic manufacturing, and more.
In the construction sector, commissioning engineers may be responsible for ensuring that newly constructed buildings are built to specifications and code while reducing environmental impact. In the automotive industry, commissioning engineers may monitor the testing and operation of vehicle production lines and machinery.
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Commissioning Engineer Energysystems (w/m/d)
Location: Wien
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Sie sind für die Inbetriebnahme elektrischer Anlagen im Industrieanlagenbau verantwortlich. Dies umfasst zudem die Fehlersuche und Fehlerbehebung sowie deren Protokollierung. Kompetent führen Sie Abnahmen mit Kund:innen durch und schulen die Kund:innen. Sie sind verantwortlich für die technische Abklärung mit Sublieferant:innen. Zudem arbeiten Sie eng mit den Kolleg:innen des Designs und Engineerings zusammen.
Reverse Engineer / Service Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Mannheim
Branche: Aerospace
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 1 years
Begutachtung von Schäden an Teilen und Baugruppen von Turbomaschinen Erstellung von Befundberichten und Mengengerüsten als Grundlage für Reparaturangebote Erstellung aller für Reparaturarbeiten in den Werkstätten erforderlichen Unterlagen, Stücklisten und Zeichnungen Sicherstellung der Arbeitssicherheitsanforderungen in der Befund- und Reparaturphase Technische Vertriebsunterstützung
Cost Engineer / Value Engineer (w/m/d)
Location: Bremen
Branche: Infrastructure
Expertise: Purchase
Experience: 2 years
Sie analysieren systematisch Werte sowie Kostenstrukturen und identifizieren gezielt Einsparpotenziale Gemeinsam mit Einkauf, Entwicklung, Produktion und Lieferanten entwickeln Sie Maßnahmen zur Kostenoptimierung Sie moderieren Wertanalyse-Workshops mit interdisziplinären Teams Alternative Materialien, Fertigungsprozesse oder Lieferanten prüfen Sie auf ihr Einsparpotenzial Sie wirken an Make-or-Buy-, Design-to-Cost- und Target-Costing-Projekten mit Produktdesigns bewerten Sie technisch und wirtschaftlich hinsichtlich Kosten und Machbarkeit In enger Abstimmung mit Lieferanten setzen Sie Optimierungspotenziale entlang der Wertschöpfungskette um Sie unterstützen den Einkauf durch fundierte technische und wirtschaftliche Analysen Erzielte Einsparungen und Optimierungsmaßnahmen dokumentieren Sie strukturiert in Reports Außerdem bringen Sie Ihre Expertise in F&E-Projekte ein
System Engineer Energysystems
Location: Wien
Branche: Renewable Energy
Expertise: Research & Development
Experience: 2 years
Als System Engineer sind Sie für die technische Abwicklung des Systems elektrische Anlagen verantwortlich. Sie sind erster Ansprechpartner:in für Kund:innen, Consultants, Engineers und Lieferant:innen. Detailliert erarbeiten Sie Konzepte der elektrischen Anlagenteile und verantworten die technische Abwicklung von der Auslegung bis zur Inbetriebnahme. Im Projekt behalten Sie die Termine, Qualität und Kosten im Blick und erstellen Reportings. Zudem arbeiten Sie am Risk und Claim Management aktiv mit.
Head, Commissioning
Location: Doha
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Participate in all phases of the project from pre-bid till hand-over to asset holder.Manage and guide the contractor during engineering, review, comment and approve contractor deliverables in PDMS.Attend engineering workshops such as Constructability review, SIMOPS, Schedule Risk Analysis, 3D Model Reviews, HAZOP and provide inputs to ensure that these workshops are complying to requirements.Ensure Contractor execute the mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning start-up, hand-over are in accordance with requirements.Responsible and accountable for commissioning execution from start till end that includes Commissioning Engineering, Preparation, Detail Engineering, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning and Hand-over.Monitor, control and report Contractor’s performance, man-power deployment, plant and equipment’s movements, construction slippages etc.Act as Risk Management representative to identify Commissioning Risk events, the effects & consequences, propose mitigation measures and take ownership to ensure mitigation measures have been implemented at site.Liaise with commissioning heads in operations (OV) through all phases of the project for all commissioning related matters including inputs during the detailed engineering and procurement stages.Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to offshore sites following the contract award.Interact and interface with other contractors, projects, departments regularly to identify and resolve all construction related matters especially liaison with Production and Maintenance departments.Participate weekly and monthly HSE walkthrough and monthly HSE audits.Efficiently manage a team of commissioning and logistics staff, develop capabilities and train Qatari nationals.
Common commissioning engineer responsibilities
A commissioning engineer is responsible for performing and coordinating a range of important engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:
- Coordinating and leading commissioning visits between the employing company and the customer;
- Reviewing technical system specifications and interpreting technical drawings to understand customers’ systems and needs;
- Identifying testing needs of equipment, systems, and components, and supervising the execution of those tests;
- Guiding the collection and analysis of data from the tests to troubleshoot and rectify any issues or to streamline processes;
- Collaborating with diverse engineers or technicians, like commissioning technicians, and other team members, as well as customers on the commissioning engineering projects;
- Writing reports and preparing documentation about the commissioned activities;
- Delivering engineering results in line with agreed project timelines and budgets;
- Ensuring the compliance of outputs with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;
- Monitoring team members on the execution of their responsibilities and providing guidance and training as needed;
- Evaluating bids from contracting companies to work on the commissioned project;
- Always assuring the safety and security of team members;
Regularly traveling to commissioning sites.
Qualifications for commissioning engineers
Commissioning engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Technology, or a related technical field. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 5-10+ years of engineering experience;
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, construction systems, or engineering knowledge specific to the desired industry;
- Excellent applied math, statistics, and design skills;
- Proficiency in using diverse computer operating system hardware & software, and the latest design, modeling, and calculation software like
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with other technicians and team members;
- Excellent customer-oriented skills and leadership qualities;
- Ability to work in fast-changing environments with diverse systems and equipment;
- Willingness to travel regularly.
