Commissioning Engineer

Northeast
US Navy, E-5

Orion helped place me in my first civilian job, where I worked from 2007 to 2010. So, when it came time to find a new opportunity, I worked with them again. Matt Clingon was my recruiter each time with Orion. Working with Matt has been an excellent experience on both occasions. He is a true professional and has an almost supernatural ability to read candidates and match them to appropriate employers. Every interview he has ever placed me in resulted in a strong potential for an offer.

I was a Marine Corps Sergeant in Signals Intelligence and also an Electronics Technician Second Class in the Navy. The technical education and experience, as well as the customer service skills, that I gained across both services was instrumental in both jobs I obtained through Orion.

My new position with Kibart is that of a Commissioning Engineer. Commissioning Engineers specialize in ensuring that buildings are designed and constructed in a way that meets an owner’s needs and intentions. We ensure that building systems and controls function as designed, and we also recommend improvements and directly consult with the owner as to the status of the building project.

The connections between commissioning and military experience are strong and varied. I have to work with a broad range of people in a broad range of capacities, and must understand chains of command and proper communication protocols. I must lead and show initiative often, but I must always listen and meet the needs of the customer and my co-workers. Most veterans will have no problem recalling all these skills from their time in the service.