Senior Commissioning Engineer

Chandler Macleod Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting a Senior Commissioning Engineer for a permanent role in Melbourne, VIC. You will lead end-to-end HV testing and commissioning across major electrical infrastructure projects, acting as a subject matter expert for primary and secondary systems.

We are seeking a senior professional with 5+ years' commissioning experience, strong protection principles knowledge and a track record of leading teams on utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in testing and commissioning of primary and secondary systems.
• Strong understanding of power systems protection principles and applications.
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities in utility or infrastructure environments.
• IEC 61850 exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV testing and commissioning of primary plant from 415V to 500kV.
• Perform secondary injection testing across protection schemes.
• Test protection relays, control systems, SCADA and communications platforms.
• Integrate AC/DC control systems in greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Review designs to validate protection schemes and constructability.
• Develop commissioning methodologies, test plans, ITPs and acceptance documentation.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning teams, including subcontractors.
• Develop strategies to improve safety, efficiency and cost outcomes.
• Manage commissioning schedules, outage coordination and staged implementation.
• Provide senior technical support to project managers and site teams.
• Mentor and support commissioning engineers and electricians.
• Drive safety culture and WHS compliance.

Skills

Senior technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Primary Test Manager

Doble Protection Suite

ProTest

CMC256 / CMC356 / CPC100 / CT analyser

SCADA & protection systems (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, Micom/Areva)

Job description

Senior Commissioning EngineerPermanent Role | Major HV & Power Infrastructure Projects | Melbourne / VIC

A leading Australian energy infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior technical role for a commissioning professional who enjoys leading complex testing and commissioning activities across major electrical projects, while providing high-level technical support to project teams, clients and key stakeholders.

The Opportunity Working across large-scale transmission, distribution, generation and traction projects, you will take ownership of end-to-end commissioning activities, acting as a subject matter expert for primary and secondary systems.

This role offers long-term stability, exposure to complex HV environments up to 500kV, and the opportunity to play a key role in technically challenging infrastructure projects critical to Australia's energy network.

Key ResponsibilitiesTesting & Commissioning (Senior Level)

• Lead HV testing and commissioning of primary plant from 415V to 500kV
• Perform secondary injection testing across a broad range of protection schemes
• Test protection relays, control systems, SCADA and communications platforms
• Integrate AC and DC control systems in greenfield and brownfield environments
• Review designs and drawings to validate protection schemes and constructability
• Apply and modify IED settings using OEM software
• Develop commissioning methodologies, test plans, ITPs and acceptance documentation

Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead and coordinate commissioning teams, including subcontractors
• Develop commissioning strategies that improve safety, efficiency and cost outcomes
• Manage commissioning schedules, outage coordination and staged implementation
• Provide senior technical support to project managers, estimators, designers and site teams
• Mentor and support commissioning engineers, technicians and electricians

Safety & Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS requirements
• Identify, manage and mitigate testing and commissioning risks
• Engage effectively with clients, senior management and external stakeholders
• Provide clear reporting on commissioning progress and performance

About YouQualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in testing and commissioning of primary and secondary systems
• Strong understanding of power systems protection principles and applications
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities in utility or infrastructure environments
• IEC 61850 exposure highly regarded

Technical Capability

• Omicron Test Universe & Primary Test Manager
• Doble Protection Suite & ProTest
• CMC256 / CMC356 / CPC100 / CT analyser
• SCADA platforms and OEM protection systems (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, Micom/Areva)

Personal Attributes

• Senior-level technical confidence and decision‑making ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Safety-focused, commercially aware and solutions-driven

What's On Offer

• Permanent role with a highly respected power and energy organisation
• Exposure to complex HV and critical infrastructure projects
• Strong safety culture and technical excellence
• Long-term career development and stability

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.