Commissioning Engineer DCIS
Usa, South Dakota, Rapid City
Experience: 2-4 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
Brunel is seeking an experienced I&C Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and startup activities on an energy infrastructure project in Rapid City, SD. The role involves functional testing, troubleshooting, system verification, and equipment startup. Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500 PLCs and industrial control systems is required. W-2 contract with per diem available.
About this role
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Execute commissioning and startup activities for industrial control systems, instrumentation, and associated plant equipment.
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Support functional testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and equipment startup.
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Work with Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems during commissioning and startup activities.
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Verify equipment installation and system compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
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Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues.
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Develop and maintain commissioning procedures, startup packages, testing records, and project documentation.
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Participate in commissioning planning, scheduling, and major project milestones.
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Conduct system walkdowns, identify deficiencies, and track punch list items through resolution.
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Support construction completion, system turnover, and final handover to operations.
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Review as-built drawings and verify system readiness for safe and reliable operation.
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Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and project standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
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Relevant hands-on experience in industrial commissioning and startup activities.
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Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems is required.
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Experience with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), PLC-based automation, and industrial control systems.
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Knowledge of functional testing, troubleshooting, system verification, and commissioning procedures.
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Experience with power generation, energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial facilities preferred.
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation
Is this you?
The ideal candidate is an experienced I&C Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in industrial commissioning, plant startup, and control systems. Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems is essential, along with expertise in instrumentation, industrial automation, functional testing, system verification, and troubleshooting.
Candidates should have experience supporting commissioning activities in power generation, energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial facilities. Familiarity with engineering drawings, startup procedures, system walkdowns, punch lists, and construction-to-operations turnover is highly desirable.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.
Candidates must be comfortable working onsite in Rapid City, South Dakota, on a W-2 contract basis.
What we offer
The recruitment process consists of an initial interview with Brunel, followed by one or two interviews with the client. Successful candidates will then proceed to the offer stage.
As part of the onboarding process, candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screening test. By proceeding with the recruitment process, candidates acknowledge and understand these requirements.