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E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist

Parsons

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Base salary $103,500  to $181,100

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Las Vegas, NV

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  • LocationLas Vegas, NV
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons has a career opportunity for an amazingly talented E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Review each project’s Contract Documents to ensure adequate language is included to provide Contractors with sufficient information for planning.
  • Reviews Contractor’s Testing and Start-up Plan and Commissioning schedule.
  • During testing, start-up, and commissioning activities, coordinate with O&M staff, to minimize impacts on existing operating systems and facilities.
  • Works with the CM team and QA Inspectors to monitor and field verify/confirm/document testing requirements and field installations required for testing.
  • Secure CM resources required to field verify and document testing outcomes and field installations. This includes unit/component tests; function and system tests; acceptance tests; and start-up tests.
  • Reviewing startup and field-testing plans, documentation, and forms.
  • Liaising between the Constructor, Engineer, and Owner for all startup and testing activities.
  • Assist with coordinating manufacturers' services and their certification of proper installation and/or operation of equipment as required by the specifications.
  • Overseeing all startup, testing, and commissioning activities, including either direct participation in the activities and/or oversight and monitoring of activities.
  • Ensure that all tests have been completed in accordance with accepted testing procedures and contract requirements.
  • Coordinates end-to-end tests with the contractor’s Start-up Manager and the Owners SCADA system programming staff.
  • Overseeing pre-test checks to ensure readiness for testing.
  • Verify all piping and vessel hydrostatic testing and flushing has been completed prior to field testing connected equipment.
  • Ensuring all testing equipment is in proper working order and has been calibrated to appropriate standards. Coordinate and oversee electrical acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate and oversee the functional testing of the facility.
  • Coordinate and oversee performance testing of the facility.
  • Promptly reports Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents or issues to management, and promptly takes action to correct the situation.
  • Reviews commissioning plans and procedures and attends project technical review meetings.
  • Attends vendor workshop for acceptance tests and training.
  • Ensures all operating/maintenance/vendor documentation including reports, drawings, and specifications, are complete and accurate, and that they are handed over to the Owner as per project specifications and requirements.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 4-year degree in a technical or construction-related field (or equivalent years experience)
  • 10+ years diverse experience in the plant operations / maintenance / commissioning activities in a related industry
  • Excellent functional knowledge and experience of all areas of plant commissioning, operations and /or maintenance technology. 

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Water and/or Wastewater plant experience

    Security Clearance Requirement:

    NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

    Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

    Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

    Pay in context

    This role's base floor ($103,500) is above 6% of the 8,136 Engineering (non-software) roles nationwide listed on this site; 44 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,000; the middle half runs from $116,800 to $160,000.

    Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

    This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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    This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
    RolePublished base
    E&I Start Up/Commissioning Specialist (this listing)$103,500 - $181,100
    Construction Surveillance Technician - CST$103,500 - $181,100
    Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 - $181,100
    Information System Security Officer - Topsecret$103,500 - $181,100
    Scheduler$103,500 - $181,100
    Security Cooperation Manager$103,500 - $181,100
    Project Controls Specialist$103,500 - $181,100

    Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

    Observed changes

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    Observed since
    Employer-stated posting date
    2026-11-04
    Where this pay comes from

    Location as the employer wrote it: US - NV, Las Vegas

    Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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