Back to Jobs search

Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit • Detroit, MI • 2h ago

Requisition ID: 179945

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Commissioning

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the safe, efficient, and high quality commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre commissioning and functional testing activities, ensure system readiness, and coordinate closely with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams to support successful mechanical system turnover.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve our customers across multiple markets on projects of varying scale and complexity level. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.

Our rapidly growing Industrial & Water Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all mechanical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.

Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC, etc.).

Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.

Supervise and support functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and mechanical run-ins.

Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.

Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet system readiness and performance requirements.

Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.

Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Qualifications

Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process cooling, and mechanical infrastructure.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams of approximately 20 craft technicians through system turnover and commissioning phases.

Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows used during mechanical commissioning.

Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to meet system readiness milestones.

LI-KS23

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

Kiewit

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Industrial Engineer - Business Process Excellence

Detroit Manufacturing Systems, LLC • Detroit, MI • 45min ago

Legal & Paralegal

(Detroit, MI) Make plant more productive and efficient by leading the design and implementation of new or improved technologies, systems, and processes. Coordinate the packaging for all DMS internal products, oversee and...

45min ago

Go to Apply

Student Assistant Criminal Trials

State of Michigan • Detroit, MI • 1d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Student Assistant Criminal Trials Print ( https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5308990 ) Apply ? Student Assistant Criminal Trials Salary $17.94 Hourly Location Detroit, MI Job Type Non Career Jo...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Industrial Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Flat Rock, MI • 2d ago

Legal & Paralegal

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Industrial Insulation Apprentice

Niles Industrial Coatings • Detroit, MI • 2d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Industrial Insulation Apprentice Date Posted: 03/30/2026 Location: Detroit, MI Job Category: NPS Salary Interval: Full Time Hourly Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions ::: {contenteditable="false"} Please complete you...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Industrial Engineer

Actalent • Wayne, MI • 3d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Job Title: Industrial EngineerJob Description This Industrial Engineer role focuses on providing on-site production and launch support within an automotive final assembly environment. You will develop and optimize proces...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Industry X - Industrial and Automotive Manufacturing Consulting Manager

Accenture • Detroit, MI • 3d ago

Legal & Paralegal

WHO WE ARE: We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to t...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Industry X - Industrial and Automotive Manufacturing Consulting Consultant

Accenture • Detroit, MI • 3d ago

Legal & Paralegal

3d ago

Go to Apply

Industrial Designer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI • 5d ago

Legal & Paralegal

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to c...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative - Industrial Distribution

SunSource • Sterling Heights, MI • 5d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative - Industrial Distribution SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North Americas leading value-add industrial di...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Bloomfield Hills, MI • 6d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Description We are looking for an Attorney with experience in labor and employment law to join a prominent law firm in Michigan. The ideal candidate will excel in both litigation and advisory capacities, helping employer...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.