[Hiring] Commissioning Engineer @Anaergia

Role Description

The Commissioning Engineer plays a key role in the successful commissioning and start-up of waste-to-energy, renewable energy, and industrial process facilities across North America. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Commissioning Engineer supports and executes commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through start-up, performance testing, and handover.

Working closely with engineering, construction, automation, equipment vendors, sub-contractors, and operations personnel, the Commissioning Engineer ensures systems and equipment are installed, tested, commissioned, documented, and transitioned safely into operation.

The role is responsible for:

• Executing commissioning procedures
• Performing inspections and testing
• Troubleshooting process and control systems
• Maintaining commissioning records
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues encountered during start-up and performance testing

The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commissioning and startup activities for industrial process facilities
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems
• Experience performing loop checks, I/O checks, functional testing, equipment checkout, and commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and instrumentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of commissioning safety practices, including LOTO, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience, including hands-on commissioning and/or start-up, and operations experience
• Experience within renewable energy, biogas, wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy, chemical processing, power generation, or related industrial facilities preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent technical diploma and relevant commissioning experience may be considered
• Preferred work location is Carlsbad, California; however, remote candidates with relevant commissioning experience will be considered
• This position requires travel to project sites throughout North America up to 70%
• Ability to work in industrial and construction environments, including climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work extended hours during critical start-up and commissioning activities when required

Benefits