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Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Description

The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning planning, commissioning coordination, and schedule development for various Power Plant and/or Industrial Plants. This position will lead the commissioning planning for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure systems are commissioning with project start standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
  • Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.
  • Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.
  • Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.
  • Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.
  • Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.
  • Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
  • Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.
  • Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260003

Job Hire Type Experienced #PWR

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