Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

PE Global Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale data centre projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Dublin, working with an established commissioning team responsible for delivering complex electrical infrastructure and mission-critical systems.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and coordinating electrical commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are tested, validated and handed over safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

This is a permanent, Dublin-based position offering long-term career opportunities within the rapidly expanding data centre construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Commissioning Management

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day electrical commissioning activities across assigned systems and packages.
• Oversee electrical vendors, subcontractors and specialist commissioning teams to ensure works are completed safely and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure commissioning activities are delivered in accordance with approved project specifications, procedures and programme milestones.
• Monitor vendor performance, track commissioning progress and identify potential delays or technical issues.
• Coordinate the testing, validation and commissioning of LV, MV and HV electrical systems.
• Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, test procedures and execution plans.
• Witness electrical commissioning activities and verify compliance with approved test scripts and project documentation.
• Manage commissioning tagging procedures, system inspections and equipment readiness assessments.

SCADA, Automation & Electrical Controls

• Support the commissioning and validation of SCADA and electrical automation systems.
• Carry out site-based testing and validation of control systems incorporating IEC 61850, Modbus TCP and Soft PLC technologies.
• Review SCADA system configurations, control logic and network architecture to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support the testing and commissioning of MV protection systems, GOOSE interlocking and electrical process controls.
• Review and troubleshoot automation systems, control sequences and communication interfaces.
• Assist with the development and execution of SCADA testing strategies and functional testing procedures.
• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC protection relays, DIGSI configuration files and associated MV switchgear systems.
• Verify system resilience, redundancy and operational performance, including N+1 backup power configurations.
• Support integrated systems testing and the validation of critical power infrastructure.

Programme, Quality & Reporting

• Work closely with the Commissioning Manager to ensure all electrical commissioning milestones are achieved.
• Attend daily and weekly commissioning coordination meetings with internal teams, vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare weekly commissioning progress reports detailing completed works, outstanding activities and programme risks.
• Coordinate with the project QA/QC team to ensure all commissioning documentation and quality requirements are satisfied.
• Liaise with the Energy Marshalling team regarding electrical switching schedules, permits and safe systems of work.
• Track commissioning documentation including test scripts, compliance statements, inspection records and system handover packs.
• Identify and resolve commissioning defects, technical issues and outstanding punch-list items.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with project EHS procedures and relevant electrical safety standards.
• Support the successful completion of system handover and project close-out activities.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Degree, diploma or relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a recognised electrical trade qualification with appropriate commissioning experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical commissioning within data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or large-scale commercial construction environments.
• Strong technical understanding of LV, MV and HV electrical distribution systems.
• Experience commissioning electrical infrastructure including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS and associated power distribution equipment.
• Practical experience with SCADA and automation systems incorporating IEC 61850, Modbus TCP or Soft PLC technologies.
• Experience in site-based testing, validation and troubleshooting of electrical control and automation systems.
• Knowledge of MV protection systems, GOOSE interlocking and electrical control networks.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical specifications and commissioning documentation.
• Experience managing specialist vendors and subcontractors throughout the commissioning process.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures, switching protocols and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous commissioning experience on hyperscale data centre projects.
• Knowledge of Siemens SIPROTEC protection relays and DIGSI configuration software.
• Experience with SCADA system design, optimisation and control logic review.
• Familiarity with PLC programming using Function Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Logic or Sequential Function Chart (SFC).
• Experience with EPMS, BMS, HVAC control interfaces and integrated systems testing.
• Understanding of generator control systems, emergency backup power configurations and N+1 redundancy requirements.
• Experience developing commissioning test strategies, functional test scripts and system validation procedures.
• Previous experience working on large-scale, fast-track construction projects.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position on a major Dublin hyperscale data centre development.
• Opportunity to work with a leading contractor in the European data centre construction sector.
• Exposure to complex electrical infrastructure, automation and mission-critical power systems.
• Long-term career progression into senior commissioning, technical leadership and management positions.
• Supportive engineering and commissioning team with opportunities for continued professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile critical infrastructure projects.