Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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

Mission critical & data centre projects | Australian Citizenship required

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading global engineering and design consultancy to appoint a Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical to their growing Melbourne commissioning team.

You’ll lead electrical commissioning on some of Australia’s most complex projects across data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare and building services. You’ll also be part of a respected international commissioning network.

About the role

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role. You’ll guide projects through the full commissioning lifecycle, coordinate stakeholders and testing, and make sure critical electrical systems are delivered safely, reliably and to design intent. You’ll be comfortable working independently and engaging with contractors, vendors, consultants, clients and facility operators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning across all project phases, from installation verification to integrated systems testing and handover
• Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans, test procedures and documentation
• Review contractor and vendor commissioning plans, test scripts and energisation plans
• Lead FATs, FWTs, site inspections and functional performance testing
• Lead Level 4 FPT and Level 5 IST
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and drive resolution with stakeholders
• Run commissioning workshops, meetings and technical reviews
• Maintain issue registers, records and project reporting
• Support planning, scheduling, risk management and commissioning readiness
• Prepare and review commissioning reports and handover packages
• Mentor junior commissioning engineers and help build team capability
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement

Systems you’ll work across

• LV and HV distribution
• UPS, generators and backup power
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Switchboards, transformers and protection
• Earthing and grounding
• Fuel and emergency power systems
• SCADA, EPMS and BMS
• Integrated systems testing and operational readiness

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or an electrical trade background with solid commissioning experience
• Proven electrical commissioning experience on complex building services, mission critical, healthcare, industrial or infrastructure projects
• Strong technical knowledge of critical power systems (LV/HV, UPS, generators, transformers, protection, SCADA, EPMS, BMS)
• Experience writing and running commissioning plans, test procedures and integrated testing programs
• Experience leading site-based commissioning through testing, troubleshooting and handover
• Confident with clients and stakeholders, with strong written and verbal communication
• Willing to travel to project sites as required

Highly regarded

• Data centre, healthcare or other mission critical experience
• Commissioning accreditations such as ACG CxA, CSA, BCxA, ASHRAE BCxP, Green Star AP or LEED
• Experience with commissioning management systems and Microsoft Project

Essential requirement

Australian Citizenship is mandatory. You must also be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain higher levels if required.

What’s on offer

• Exposure to technically challenging, nationally significant projects
• Career development, mentoring and training through a global commissioning network
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values technical excellence
• An inclusive workplace that supports its people to grow