Principal Commissioning Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Commissioning Engineer role is onsite in Caroline County, VA, at a manufacturing campus just north of Richmond. The stated salary is $125,120–$156,400 per year. Modular Mission Critical manufactures modular products for data centers and critical infrastructure as part of M.C. Dean. The engineer develops and executes electrical commissioning, inspection, and testing work for complex projects. The role applies advanced technical expertise to support system readiness, customer coordination, and continuous improvement in power and technology solutions.

What you'll do

• Develop electrical commissioning, inspection, and testing deliverables and schedules
• prepare technical reports
• use commissioning tools
• participate in technical meetings with customers and engineering staff
• assist with constructability reviews
• perform onsite electrical commissioning inspections and tests
• work with relays, SCADA, and PLC components using manufacturer software
• apply commissioning requirements, codes, and standards
• support small-project field assignments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal commissioning engineer

electrical commissioning

inspection and testing

power systems

scada

plc

data centers

caroline county va

m.c. dean

$125,120–$156,400/year

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• military reserve pay offset
• paid maternity leave.

Why this role

Principal-level role addressing unusually complex problems and contributing to new principles and concepts.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Building Construction. Sector: 23.