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Bureau Veritas

Commissioning Engineer

City: Remote State: Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects ...

Bureau Veritas

Commissioning Engineer

City: Remote State: Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects ...

Bureau Veritas

Commissioning Engineer

City: Remote State: Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects ...

Bureau Veritas

Commissioning Engineer

City: Remote State: Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects ...

Bureau Veritas

Commissioning Engineer

City: Remote State: Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects ...

Quest Global

FACTS commissioning Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$85K - $95K/yr

What You will Do: · Substation control and monitoring system design and parameterization · FACTS ... This position can be classified as Remote within the United States for the right candidate for ...

Quest Global

FACTS commissioning Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$85K - $95K/yr

What You will Do: Substation control and monitoring system design and parameterization FACTS ... This position can be classified as Remote within the United States for the right candidate for ...

MHI

Engineer III, Remote Commissioning

Lake Mary, FL · On-site +1

Remote Commissioning Engineer III Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining ...

SOLV Energy

Senior Substation Engineer (Remote)

$100K - $128K/yr

Provide technical support during the construction, testing, and commissioning of new substations ... substation engineering activities. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote substation commissioning engineer in the United States is $113,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Substation Commissioning Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Substation Commissioning Engineer, you need expertise in electrical engineering, substation protection and control systems, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with SCADA systems, relay testing equipment, and certifications such as NETA or IEEE are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective remote communication skills help you excel in coordinating with on-site teams and troubleshooting issues from a distance. These skills ensure safe, accurate, and efficient commissioning of substations, maintaining grid reliability and minimizing downtime.

What is the difference between Remote Substation Commissioning Engineer vs Substation Technician?

AspectRemote Substation Commissioning EngineerSubstation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications in power systemsTechnical diploma or associate degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentField and remote monitoring, office-based planningOn-site at substations, hands-on equipment work
Industry UsageDesign, testing, and commissioning of substations remotelyMaintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support

The Remote Substation Commissioning Engineer focuses on planning, testing, and remotely overseeing substation commissioning, often working from a distance. In contrast, the Substation Technician performs on-site maintenance and troubleshooting. Both roles require electrical knowledge, but the commissioning engineer emphasizes remote coordination and system testing, while the technician handles hands-on equipment work.

What are some common challenges faced by Remote Substation Commissioning Engineers, and how are they typically addressed?

Remote Substation Commissioning Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across different locations, ensuring timely access to site data, and troubleshooting issues without being physically present. These challenges are typically addressed through robust remote communication tools, detailed planning, and the use of real-time monitoring technologies. Engineers also rely heavily on standardized procedures and thorough documentation to maintain safety and quality standards while working remotely.

What are Remote Substation Commissioning Engineers?

Remote Substation Commissioning Engineers are professionals who specialize in testing, verifying, and activating electrical substations, often working remotely or traveling to different locations. They ensure that all systems and equipment within the substation operate correctly and safely before being put into service. Their responsibilities include overseeing installation, performing functional tests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. These engineers play a critical role in the reliability and efficiency of power distribution networks.
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Commissioning Engineer

Bureau Veritas

Remote

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Bureau Veritas rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES
Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.
Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.
This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.
City: Remote
State: Remote
Job Summary
The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects, supporting efforts from design and document review through field verification, functional testing, issue resolution, reporting, and final system turnover. This role applies advanced technical knowledge of building systems to validate performance, interpret findings, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for project teams and clients.
The Commissioning Engineer serves as a key technical resource and liaison among internal teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. This role requires the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, lead or support testing activities, evaluate complex field conditions, and prepare clear technical deliverables. Success in this role requires sound professional judgment, technical precision, strong communication, and the ability to travel frequently in support of project execution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Electrical discipline specific:
  1. Evaluates, tests, and troubleshoots emergency generators, UPS systems, PDUs, panel boards, switchboards, transformers, electrical meters, VFDs, lighting control systems, and related components to verify performance and commissioning readiness.
  2. Interprets, analyzes, and validates electrical drawings and schematics to trace systems, verify field conditions, and support commissioning analysis and reporting.
  3. Leads or executes functional testing and integrated systems testing activities, ensuring compliance with approved project procedures, test protocols, and commissioning documentation requirements.

Mechanical discipline specific:
  1. Evaluates, tests, and troubleshoots RTUs, chillers, AHUs, CRACs, CRAHs, VRF and split systems, hydronic and DX systems, pumps, water heaters, heating systems, and related components to verify performance and commissioning readiness.
  2. Interprets, analyzes, and validates mechanical drawings and schematics to trace systems, verify field conditions, and support commissioning analysis and reporting.
  3. Leads or executes functional testing and integrated systems testing activities, ensuring compliance with approved project procedures, test protocols, and commissioning documentation requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.
Skills:
  • Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, standard operating procedures, and technical deliverables. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, contractors, and technical field staff.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret an extensive variety of instructions while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer and electronic tablet and have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and cloud-based commissioning/reporting software such as CxAlly, Facility Grid, or similar company-approved platforms.

Competencies:
  • Understanding of construction materials and methods, system performance validation, and industry standards relevant to commissioning work.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.
  • Time management, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Ability to successfully work from a remote location when not traveling.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of formal education and progressive field experience appropriate for commissioning engineering responsibilities.
  • Minimum required experience: 5 years of progressive commissioning, field engineering, or systems testing experience
  • Preferred experience: 6-15 years of progressively responsible experience in commissioning, field engineering, or complex systems testing environments
  • Valid driver's license required, with a clean driving record and no significant MVA points or violations.
  • Industry-recognized certifications or active progress toward certification in commissioning, energy, or discipline-specific technical areas, including CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, PE, RA, NICET, NFPA-related certifications, or active trade licensure relevant to the supported discipline.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
  • Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
  • Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
  • Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary, and/or measurements (at least once for each building assessed)
  • Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
  • Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)
  • Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)
  • Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
  • Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) (not applicable during ADA Assessments)
  • Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
  • Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
  • Operating a motor vehicle
  • Ability to successfully work from remote location.
  • Ability to travel by plane, motor vehicle, train to client/project sites across the U.S.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments.
  • Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements:
Travel (by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train) is a significant component of this role, with approximately 75% of the time spent traveling to client/project sites across the U.S. A flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments, may be required based on project needs.
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