Senior Electrical Engineer - Test & Commissioning

Embedded Expertise; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Sydney is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on test and commissioning. You will develop plans, review designs, coordinate functional testing, and ensure safe handover of critical systems within a landmark infrastructure project.

The role requires 5+ years in control systems commissioning, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams. On-site work and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field.
• 5+ years in control systems commissioning with strong functional testing.
• Experience on commercial/industrial or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of control systems design, installation and commissioning.
• Familiarity with commissioning software and testing equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans and schedules for electrical and control systems.
• Review design docs to ensure readiness for commissioning.
• Coordinate functional testing, verification, validation and witness testing.
• Monitor construction progress and manage defects and outstanding works.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolutions with engineers and contractors.
• Support integration of interfacing systems including electrical, mechanical, HV and communications.
• Maintain commissioning records and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, standards, safety and QA processes.
• Support training, handover and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Control systems commissioning

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Testing equipment

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Test & Commissioning

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to a landmark project while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans, procedures, checklists and schedules for electrical and control systems.
• Review design documentation, drawings and specifications to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
• Coordinate and oversee functional testing, verification, validation and witness testing activities.
• Monitor construction progress, identify commissioning readiness issues and manage defects, non-conformances and outstanding works.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolutions with design engineers, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support the integration and commissioning of interfacing systems, including electrical, mechanical, high-voltage and communications systems.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, relevant standards, safety requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Support operational training, system handover and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in control systems commissioning, with a strong focus on functional testing.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial or major infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of control systems design, installation, operation and commissioning methodologies.
• Familiarity with commissioning software, testing equipment, industry standards and applicable regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams.

This is fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of one of Sydney's most significant infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals and play a key part in bringing critical systems into safe and reliable operation.