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Commissioning Engineer

System One
Palmetto, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Location: Palmetto, GA
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $85,000–$125,000
Work Model: On-Site – onsite
Hours: Monday–Friday, around 7:00am–3:00pm for field support; office hours are flexible. Workload fluctuates with construction (average 40–50 hours/week)

Overview
The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform final testing, startup, and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment (breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, MCCs, UPS, power monitoring systems, etc.)
  • Execute testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to validate equipment/system performance and fail-safe operation
  • Support commissioning documentation and deliverables (simple electrical sketches, commissioning plans, data sheets)
  • Perform routine electrical calculations and assist with review of supplier documentation for spec compliance
  • Follow engineering standards, guidelines, and applicable codes
  • Produce clear technical documentation and reports
  • Communicate effectively with field teams and internal project stakeholders to support safe, successful execution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline)
  • 1+ year of relevant experience (commissioning, electrical testing, power systems, manufacturing test, field start-up, or similar)
  • Familiarity with power systems equipment (switchgear, transformers, breakers, protective relays, panels, UPS, test equipment)
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills
  • Working knowledge of industry codes/standards and basic electrical engineering theory
  • Willingness to travel to customer/project sites as needed
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and perform frequent hand/finger dexterity tasks (keyboard/mouse)
  • Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written) and interpret technical information

Preferred background (nice to have)

  • Experience supporting data center, industrial, utility, or electrical manufacturing environments
  • Combination of field commissioning exposure and office-based engineering/documentation work

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic, veteran, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $85,000 - $125,000

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