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.

What are you going to do 

  • Execute commissioning and startup activities for industrial control systems, instrumentation, and associated plant equipment.

  • Support functional testing, system verification, troubleshooting, and equipment startup.

  • Work with Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems during commissioning and startup activities.

  • Verify equipment installation and system compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.

  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues.

  • Develop and maintain commissioning procedures, startup packages, testing records, and project documentation.

  • Participate in commissioning planning, scheduling, and major project milestones.

  • Conduct system walkdowns, identify deficiencies, and track punch list items through resolution.

  • Support construction completion, system turnover, and final handover to operations.

  • Review as-built drawings and verify system readiness for safe and reliable operation.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and project standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.

  • Relevant hands-on experience in industrial commissioning and startup activities.

  • Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500 PLC systems is required.

  • Experience with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), PLC-based automation, and industrial control systems.

  • Knowledge of functional testing, troubleshooting, system verification, and commissioning procedures.

  • Experience with power generation, energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial facilities preferred.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and equipment documentation

Essential skills and knowledge

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.

Closing: 25 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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