Testing and Commissioning Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 11,000 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow. Context The Testing & Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and performing all activities related to the testing and commissioning of systems and equipment for large-scale PMC (Project Management Consultancy) infrastructure projects, particularly in the railway sector. The candidate will ensure that all systems function safely and according to project requirements prior to handover. Missions/Main Duties - Develop, review, and update testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules to match project timelines. - Collaborate with design, construction, and systems teams to identify commissioning requirements and interfaces. - Lead and execute on-site testing and commissioning for various systems (electrical, mechanical, signaling, telecom, etc.). - Ensure all installations and systems meet contract specifications, safety standards, and regulatory codes. - Lead technical workshops, readiness reviews, and T&C governance meetings to ensure alignment across all stakeholders. - Manage the Design and Build contractor’s Factory Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for complex railway systems, ensuring full technical compliance, seamless system integration, and a smooth handover to operations. - Supervise and validate the testing and commissioning performed by vendors and contractors. - Coordinate with all project stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth project handover. - Conduct meetings to track progress, address challenges, and review commissioning documentation. - Review and approve inspection test plans, method statements, and testing procedures. - Oversee final system integration, performance testing, and acceptance activities. - Prepare and submit final commissioning documents and as-built records. - Support training and transition for the client’s operations team. Profile/Skills - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning roles, preferably within railway or large infrastructure PMC projects. - Proven experience leading testing and commissioning for multi-disciplinary systems. - Sound knowledge of applicable international standards and safety regulations - Strong understanding of project management methodologies and PMC practices. Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants. Workplace Type .. Why SYSTRA? Read more sur Why SYSTRA?

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning roles, preferably within railway or large infrastructure PMC projects. Proven experience leading testing and commissioning for multi-disciplinary systems. Sound knowledge of applicable international standards and safety regulations. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and PMC practices.

Develop, review, and update testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules to match project timelines. Collaborate with design, construction, and systems teams to identify commissioning requirements and interfaces. Lead and execute on-site testing and commissioning for various systems (electrical, mechanical, signaling, telecom, etc.). Ensure all installations and systems meet contract specifications, safety standards, and regulatory codes. Lead technical workshops, readiness reviews, and T&C governance meetings to ensure alignment across all stakeholders. Manage the Design and Build contractor’s Factory Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for complex railway systems, ensuring full technical compliance, seamless system integration, and a smooth handover to operations. Supervise and validate the testing and commissioning performed by vendors and contractors. Coordinate with all project stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth project handover. Conduct meetings to track progress, address challenges, and review commissioning documentation. Review and approve inspection test plans, method statements, and testing procedures. Oversee final system integration, performance testing, and acceptance activities. Prepare and submit final commissioning documents and as-built records. Support training and transition for the client’s operations team.