Engineering Services Regulatory Commissioning Manager

About ProSidian Consulting

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. We specialize in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to solve complex problems and enhance operations for public, private, defense, civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Learn more at www.ProSidian.com.

The Role

ProSidian is looking for an Engineering Services Regulatory Commissioning Manager to provide expert support for the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) within the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program. This is a 1099 Exempt Contract role, primarily remote within the USA, with expected on-site meetings. The position focuses on Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory aspects, specifically supporting independent engineering advisory services for large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Engineering (IE) advisory services focusing on Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory functions.
• Deliver technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by translating engineering, construction, compliance, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs.
• Support the EDF Program by reviewing commissioning plans, assessing startup readiness, validating performance and acceptance testing, overseeing commissioning execution, and supporting completion certification.
• Review project documentation, evaluate technical and commercial interfaces, and identify risks and mitigations.
• Prepare work products such as commissioning procedures, permit-driven startup requirements, performance tests, and turnover certifications.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders including engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls.
• Participate in data room reviews, interviews, site observations, monitoring meetings, risk register updates, and report preparation for DOE/LPO and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience with oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other relevant discipline-specific credentials are preferred.
• Proficiency in independent engineering review, technical due diligence, risk assessment, and report writing.
• Experience with DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO) style documentation and requirements.
• Skills in data room review, information request tracking, Excel-based analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong competencies in technical judgment, analytical rigor, attention to detail, client service, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio is expected.

Work Environment

• Location: Primarily Remote (within the USA) with expected on-site meetings in Washington, DC / Nationwide.
• Contract Type: Exempt 1099 Contract, No Overtime Pay.
• Clearance: Standard Background Check, Contract Contingent.

About the DOE Loan Programs Office (LPO)

The LPO is the financing arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, providing debt financing, loan guarantees, and credit assistance for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. The LPO rigorously evaluates projects from technical, engineering, financial, commercial, environmental, regulatory, construction, and operational perspectives to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests.

ProSidian Global Competencies

Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in ProSidian's Eight Global Competencies, including Personal Effectiveness, Continuous Learning, Leadership, Client Service, Business Management, Business Development, Technical Expertise, and Innovation & Knowledge Sharing.