LEAD COMMISSIONING ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL

Position Summary The Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical will lead and coordinate electrical commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects. The role involves reviewing electrical designs, developing commissioning strategies and test procedures, supervising testing activities, troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and safety requirements. The position will also provide technical leadership, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful system commissioning and handover. Roles And Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate electrical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design review to final handover. • Review electrical design drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and equipment documentation. • Develop and review commissioning plans, method statements, functional performance test scripts, and integrated systems testing procedures. • Lead and witness static, dynamic, functional performance, and integrated systems testing of critical electrical infrastructure. • Commission and test HV, MV, and LV power distribution systems, generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, STS, PDUs, and associated electrical equipment. • Verify electrical protection schemes, control systems, grounding, instrumentation, and power quality. • Perform and supervise load bank testing, electrical measurements, and system performance verification. • Review and interpret test results, electrical waveforms, and equipment operating data to identify faults and performance issues. • Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, vendors, and project teams. • Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved designs, project specifications, relevant electrical standards, and site HSE requirements. • Coordinate with mechanical, controls, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC teams during functional and integrated systems testing. • Review and verify control and communication interfaces, including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet-based systems. • Conduct site inspections, prepare commissioning reports, maintain test records, and issue punch lists for outstanding deficiencies. • Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and report technical issues, risks, and delays to project management. • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve technical queries and RFIs. • Lead commissioning meetings, prepare minutes of meetings, and provide regular progress updates. • Review corrective actions, verify system readiness, and support final acceptance, documentation, and handover. • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and supervision to commission engineers and technicians. • Perform other duties assigned by project management in line with project requirements. Technical Experience And Competencies Required technical knowledge includes: • HV, MV, and LV power generation and distribution systems. • Electrical protection systems, relays, and protection coordination. • Transformers, generators, switchgear, and distribution equipment. • UPS systems, static transfer switches (STS), power distribution units (PDUs), and associated bypass arrangements. • Electrical power conversion systems and power quality analysis. • Electrical control systems, EPMS, SCADA, PLC, and monitoring interfaces. • Load bank testing, load calculations, and electrical performance verification. • Grounding, earthing, and electrical instrumentation. • Electrical test equipment, including power quality analyzers, multimeters, and oscilloscopes. • Communication protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet. • Functional performance testing and integrated systems testing for critical facilities. • Interpretation of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications. Qualifications And Experience • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is an advantage. • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in electrical commissioning, testing, and engineering. • Demonstrated experience leading electrical commissioning activities for large-scale industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects. • Data center commissioning experience is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, commissioning methodologies, testing procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and client representatives. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering documentation tools. • Excellent technical report writing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities. Show more Show less

Lead and coordinate electrical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design review to final handover. Review electrical design drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and equipment documentation. Develop and review commissioning plans, method statements, functional performance test scripts, and integrated systems testing procedures. Lead and witness static, dynamic, functional performance, and integrated systems testing of critical electrical infrastructure. Commission and test HV, MV, and LV power distribution systems, generators, transformers, switchgear, UPS, STS, PDUs, and associated electrical equipment. Verify electrical protection schemes, control systems, grounding, instrumentation, and power quality. Perform and supervise load bank testing, electrical measurements, and system performance verification. Review and interpret test results, electrical waveforms, and equipment operating data to identify faults and performance issues. Troubleshoot complex electrical system failures and coordinate corrective actions with contractors, vendors, and project teams. Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved designs, project specifications, relevant electrical standards, and site HSE requirements. Coordinate with mechanical, controls, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC teams during functional and integrated systems testing. Review and verify control and communication interfaces, including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet-based systems. Conduct site inspections, prepare commissioning reports, maintain test records, and issue punch lists for outstanding deficiencies. Monitor commissioning progress against project schedules and report technical issues, risks, and delays to project management. Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve technical queries and RFIs. Lead commissioning meetings, prepare minutes of meetings, and provide regular progress updates. Review corrective actions, verify system readiness, and support final acceptance, documentation, and handover. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and supervision to commission engineers and technicians. Perform other duties assigned by project management in line with project requirements.