Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Cagents; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join the Data Centre/Building Commissioning team in Australia. You will commission electrical equipment, ensure safe work practices, support turnover, and resolve issues.

You will develop tests to verify vendor equipment is installed and functioning per design. The role requires hands-on testing, QA/QC of installations, and collaboration with customers to ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• BS in an electrical or engineering field (or equivalent years of experience).
• 5+ years in data center commissioning or facility engineering/facility management.
• Experience with electrical switching, inspections, LV/MV equipment commissioning, FAT/AFT attendances, and leading commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical equipment and system test scripts.
• Attend and actively participate in FAT/FWT for customer equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors; manage equipment inspections.
• Provide test docs to confirm equipment is delivered, installed and tested.
• Review design specs, submittals, drawings, and project schedule.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center experience

Project leadership

English communication

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LEED / Green Star packages

Job description

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because our Purpose informs everything we do:

• We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn’t simply a goal. It’s a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency, and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We’re not interested in how it used to be done. We’re obsessed with how it will be done.

Department

Asia Mission Critical

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Summary

Electrical Commissioning Engineer will work as part of the CAI Data Centre / Building Commissioning team and be responsible for the commissioning of mission-critical electrical equipment, safe electrical work practices, facility turnover, and issue resolution. Data Centre/ Building Commissioning professionals develop and execute the commissioning tests to demonstrate to the customer that vendor equipment is correctly installed and set to work, support enhanced design reviews, and consult on submission of LEED / Green Star qualification packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of electrical equipment and system test scripts
• Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment FWT/FAT
• Vendor coordination and management
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittals
• Provide test and documentation that the equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one-line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of electrical equipment installation\start-up
• Assign test commissioning tasks to the electrical commissioning team
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to the design specification
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on the commissioning team and the customer site
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goal achievement, and schedule adherence
• Provide daily reports for the electrical commissioning team status
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews
• General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow

Qualifications

• BS in an electrical or engineering field or equivalent years’ experience
• 5 years or more of experience in data center commissioning or facility engineering/facility management
• Experience in the following:
  • Electrical switching operations
  • Equipment inspections
  • Low and/or medium voltage equipment commissioning
  • Factory Witness Test / Factory Acceptance Test attendances
  • Leading electrical commissioning processes
  • Equipment/ facility handover
• Data Center facilities operations experience is desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to travel internationally if required. Subject to travel restrictions.
• Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport

Working Conditions

• Extensive travel may be required (25-100%)
• May be required to work in other regions within or outside of Australia.
• Work under construction site conditions
• Candidate must have the legal right to work in Australia

Benefits

• Continuing education (internal and external)
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in a highly evolving field