Electrical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre & Critical Systems

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod partners with a leading global engineering consultancy to appoint a Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical for Melbourne. You will lead electrical commissioning on data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare and building services, engaging with contractors, vendors, clients and facility operators.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role guiding projects through the full commissioning lifecycle, ensuring safe, reliable delivery and alignment with design intent.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical commissioning on complex building services and mission critical projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience writing and running commissioning plans and integrated testing programs.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning across all project phases from installation verification to handover.
• Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans and test procedures.
• Review contractor and vendor commissioning plans, scripts and energisation plans.
• Lead FATs, FWTs, site inspections and functional testing.
• Mentor junior commissioning engineers and help build team capability.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Maintain issue registers and project reporting.
• Support planning, scheduling and commissioning readiness.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Stakeholder management

Testing procedures

Site leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Electrical trade background with commissioning experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Commissioning management systems

Job description

Chandler Macleod partners with a leading global engineering consultancy to appoint a Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical for Melbourne. You will lead electrical commissioning on data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare and building services, engaging with contractors, vendors, clients and facility operators.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role guiding projects through the full commissioning lifecycle, ensuring safe, reliable delivery and alignment with design intent.