Commissioning Engineer

Sensori; Odense; On-site; DKK 671,642 - 970,149; Full time

Job summary

Sensori is seeking an experienced commissioning engineer to lead the commissioning programme on a major project. You will identify system boundaries, dependencies and energisation dates, coordinating with suppliers and site teams to ensure seamless execution.

You will review design documents, prepare pre-functional checklists and test scripts, and deliver turnkey handover packages complying with EHS and QA/QC standards. Excellent English and site-based work are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, higher diploma or trade apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' commissioning experience in a large onsite environment with high-value projects.
• Experience commissioning MEP systems across Level 1-5 process including IS testing.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure: generators, UPS, switchgear, LV/MV, chillers, BMS/EPMS.
• Ability to read single line diagrams, P&IDs, schematics and specs.
• Proficient with commissioning management platforms and Excel for tracking/reporting.
• Strong technical writing ability and client-ready test records.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent English, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; full driving licence; site-based for duration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commissioning programme aligned with construction schedule.
• Review design docs to confirm commissionability and raise queries.
• Prepare and issue commissioning docs for approvals.
• Coordinate vendor specialists and test equipment ahead of phases.
• Lead pre-functional inspection and static testing (Level 1-3).
• Execute and witness functional testing (Level 4) and record results.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (Level 5) including black box tests.
• Chair commissioning coordination meetings with Client and team.
• Manage energisation with permits and lock-out/tag-out processes.
• Track and close-out commissioning issues and blockers.
• Own commissioning documentation and ensure upload to Cx platform.
• Verify start-up reports, calibration certificates, and warranties.
• Compile turnover packages and support O&M and as-built processes.
• Coordinate client training and witness sessions.
• Produce weekly/monthly progress reports with KPI data.
• Ensure compliance with Sensori's EHS and QA/QC systems.
• Maintain full traceability of test activity and sign-offs.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Project coordination

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Building Services

Trade apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the commissioning programme in line with the overall construction schedule, identifying system boundaries, dependencies, and critical energisation dates


• Review design documentation, specifications, and Employer's Requirements to confirm systems are commissionable as designed, and raise design queries where they are not


• Prepare and issue commissioning documentation - pre-functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, method statements, and system readiness checklists - for CxA and Client approval


• Coordinate the availability of vendor specialists, subcontractors, temporary services, load banks, and test equipment ahead of each commissioning phase


• Lead pre-functional inspection and static testing (Level 1-3), verifying installation quality, point-to-point checks, and system integrity before energisation


• Execute and witness functional performance testing (Level 4) on mechanical and electrical systems, recording results and defects in real time


• Support Integrated Systems Testing (Level 5), including black building tests, failure mode simulation, thermal load testing, and redundancy verification


• Chair and attend commissioning coordination meetings with the Client, CxA, design team, and subcontractors


• Manage system energisation in accordance with the project's safe systems of work, including permits, lock-out/tag-out, and switching schedules


• Track, categorise, and drive close-out of commissioning issues and punch items, escalating blockers that threaten programme milestones


• Own the commissioning documentation set, ensuring all completed test records, certificates, and results packages are uploaded and approved on the project Cx platform


• Verify vendor start-up reports, calibration certificates, and warranty documentation are complete and compliant


• Compile system turnover packages and support the O&M manual and as-built process ahead of final handover


• Coordinate client training and witness sessions on completed systems


• Produce weekly and monthly commissioning progress reports, including KPI and completion metrics for senior management


• Ensure all commissioning activity is planned and delivered in compliance with Sensori's EHS and quality management systems


• Verify that installation quality meets specification before systems are presented for testing, working closely with the QA/QC team


• Maintain full traceability of all test activity, results, and sign-offs

Requirements

• Degree, higher diploma, or trade apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering


• Minimum 5 years' commissioning experience in a large onsite environment, with demonstrable delivery on high-value projects (contract values in excess of €200m)


• Practical experience commissioning MEP systems across the full Level 1-5 process, including at least one project through to Integrated Systems Testing


• Working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems: generators, UPS, switchgear, LV/MV distribution, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, CHW/LTHW distribution, BMS and EPMS


• Ability to read and interpret single line diagrams, P&IDs, schematics, and specifications


• Competent with commissioning management platforms and strong Excel skills for tracking and reporting


• Strong technical writing ability - test scripts, reports, and issue records to a client-presentable standard


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, during peak testing periods


• Full clean driving licence and willingness to be site-based for the project duration