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POSITION SUMMARY

The role will:

• Lead or support the development and implementation of project-specific start-up and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project management, field operations, trade partners, vendors, and Owner operations staff to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient commissioning process.
• Assist the Commissioning Director in advancing national S&C practices, templates, and training to drive consistency and quality across all McCarthy water projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Support the Commissioning Director – Water in implementing McCarthy’s start-up and commissioning strategy across multiple water and wastewater projects.
   
• Take existing best practices and procedures and adapt them to project-specific needs while maintaining alignment with national standards.
   
• Build strong working relationships with preconstruction, construction, quality, safety, and operations teams to generate positive project outcomes.
   
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach to work and provide open, honest feedback to project and commissioning teams.
   
• Help assess team dynamics and performance and adjust involvement or approach to benefit each specific project.
   
• Participate in select business development efforts (e.g., proposal content, interviews) related to start-up and commissioning, as requested by the Commissioning Director.

Project Start-Up & Commissioning – Field Responsibilities

•  Work with the project team to develop and execute project-specific start-up and commissioning plans for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and associated systems.
• Assist with development and maintenance of start-up and commissioning schedules that are fully integrated with the overall project schedule, helping guide construction activities and sequences.
• Develop and/or review written procedures for testing, cleaning, and initial start-up of major plant equipment and systems (e.g., process equipment, pumping systems, chemical systems, disinfection systems, electrical and I&C systems).
• Coordinate and support commissioning field activities, including:
• Pre-functional and functional testing of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Control system and SCADA point-to-point checks and functional testing in coordination with integrators and vendors.
• Performance and reliability testing in accordance with contract requirements.
• Support review of safety considerations and procedures during commissioning, including LOTO, temporary systems, and coordination with operations staff.
• Participate in regular commissioning coordination meetings with project teams, tracking progress against plans and identifying constraints and mitigation strategies.
• Assist with troubleshooting start-up and commissioning challenges, working with construction, vendors, engineers, and Owner staff to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Review and support implementation of control strategies between vendor PLCs, SCADA systems, and plant operations requirements.
• Assist with asset management requirements and field-performed updates related to equipment tag verification, data collection, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with the project and operations teams to support Owner training on systems, equipment, and O&M documentation.
• Perform or support field observations and documentation of commissioning activities, ensuring complete and accurate records for turnover to the Owner.

National Water Commissioning Support

• Contribute to the development, refinement, and rollout of standard commissioning processes, including schedules, best practices, minimum standards, and documentation templates for water projects.
• Assist in creation and continuous improvement of commissioning plan templates, test procedures, checklists, and QA/QC documentation for mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.
• Support the Commissioning Director in developing and maintaining a commissioning database or tracking tools that capture status, issues, and documentation through mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up.
• Help develop and deliver training for field and project teams on start-up and commissioning planning, scheduling, documentation, and lessons learned.
• Provide input to preconstruction and estimating teams to properly plan and cost start-up and commissioning activities in proposals and project budgets.
• Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve start-up and commissioning approaches on future projects.

Collaboration, Relationships & Industry Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients (project teams, business leaders, quality and safety staff) and external clients (Owners, engineers, vendors, integrators, and key trade partners).
   
• Support efforts to standardize and improve coordination with vendors and integrators related to commissioning scope and expectations.
   
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in water/wastewater treatment, commissioning, and controls to help keep McCarthy’s practices competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
• 5+ years of experience in start-up, commissioning, or operations of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations preferred (alternative experience in industrial process facilities with relevant complexity may be considered)
• Water/Wastewater Operator certification is preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, systems, and operations (e.g., clarification, filtration, disinfection, biological nutrient removal, pumping, chemical feed)
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems in treatment facilities
• Familiarity with SCADA and PLC systems, including point-to-point testing, functional testing, and integration with plant operations
• Ability to interpret and work from technical manuals, drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and diagrams
• Familiarity with construction scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and how commissioning activities integrate into overall project schedules
• Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to construction and commissioning activities, including LOTO and energized work procedures
• Familiarity with asset management programs (CMMS or equivalent) for vertical assets is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field while effectively coordinating with multiple stakeholders (project teams, vendors, Owner operations, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; able to clearly convey technical information to a range of audiences
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues, analyze options, and recommend practical solutions
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values, including safety, quality, integrity, and a collaborative team approach
• Willingness and ability to travel 30–50% to project sites across the United States and work at project locations as needed for extended periods

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.