Lead Mechanical Commissioning Specialist – Construction Management

Sargent & Lundy

Mechanical Commissioning Specialist overseeing commissioning of power plant equipment and systems. Ensuring peak performance, reliability, and safety during various field assignments throughout the United States.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in mechanical commissioning processes within the power generation sector, including technical leadership in system integration, troubleshooting, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical CommissioningPower Plant Equipment ExpertiseCommissioning MethodologiesSystem IntegrationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Commissioning ProcessesTroubleshootingSystem TestingEquipment Performance MonitoringCommissioning Protocols Development

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Power Generation SectorIndustry RegulationsIndustry Codes & StandardsSafety Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing greenfield, brownfield, and operational commissioning activities on mechanical equipment such as turbines, boilers, pumps, and related power plant apparatus
Drive the commissioning process, overseeing system testing, troubleshooting, and integration efforts
Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and safety departments to plan and execute commissioning activities
Develop, implement, and enforce commissioning protocols and procedures
Monitor and assess equipment performance during the commissioning phase
Maintain detailed records of commissioning activities, system integrations, equipment performance, and compliance metrics
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to commissioning teams, plant operators, and other stakeholders
Ensure the installed progress and work product are in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements
Track work progress and highlight key activity development in daily reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of experience in mechanical commissioning within the power generation sector
Comprehensive technical knowledge and expertise in power plant equipment, systems, and commissioning processes
Proven proficiency in commissioning methodologies, troubleshooting, and system integration
Familiarity with industry regulations, industry codes & standards, and best practices related to power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and safety
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Availability and flexibility to travel and undertake assignments across various locations in the United States as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements