Commissioning Engineers and Managers in Europe/ Contract

HDR; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers/Managers to join our European team. The role requires a minimum of 8 years in commissioning with strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.

You will manage the full commissioning cycle across projects, coordinate certification strategies, and work closely with clients and contractors to ensure project objectives are met on time and within scope.

Travel across Europe is expected, and opportunities for leadership in complex projects are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience.
• Detailed technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Creativity and ability to problem-solve quickly.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and produce high-quality work.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire commissioning process for projects.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, reports, checklists, and test scripts.
• Coordinate third-party certification strategies and approvals.
• Populate and manage data in project management software.
• Conduct inspections and tests and report findings.
• Assist in tender and construction documentation development.
• Attend meetings representing the commissioning perspective and advise clients.
• Oversee factory tests and sign-off processes.
• Report progress and assist in project close-out.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Professional Engineer preferred

Data Center commissioning experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trace

IES

Job description

Position

Contract Commissioning Engineers / Managers

We are looking for Commissioning contractors with EU citizenship to join our team in Europe: Germany, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Greece or Portugal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the entire commissioning process
• Developing commissioning plans, schedules, reports, checklists, and test scripts
• Development and third‑party buy‑in into project certification strategies
• Routine population and management of data in our project management software
• Undertaking and reporting inspections and tests
• Assisting in the development of design and commissioning documentation for tender and construction purposes
• Attending project and internal meetings as needed, representing the mechanical commissioning perspective
• Arranging test instrumentation
• Assisting in the development of tender submissions
• Supporting projects during client discussions of a technical nature
• Reviewing technical papers/reports before publication
• Working closely as part of a general contractor’s team to develop commissioning strategies and processes aligned with project objectives
• Undertaking technical assessments of project schedules, drawings, manuals, and technical submittals
• Providing routine progress reporting and final project close‑out
• Managing attendance and reporting of factory tests
• Arranging third‑party sign‑off as necessary
• Providing technical advice to clients regarding project and operational risk

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of commissioning experience
• Individual drive, enthusiasm, and high attention to detail
• Detailed technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Creativity and an ability to problem‑solve quickly
• Multi‑tasking abilities
• Being task and deadline focused
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to consistently produce high‑quality project work

Preferred Qualifications

• A commissioning professional as certified by an accredited agency
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Professional Engineer preferredData Center commissioning experience
• Commissioning certification preferred (CxA, CCP, BCxP, or CBCP)
• LEED ® AP or LEED ® Associate
• Management/Commissioning Management
• Have one or more specific, relevant, technical expertise
• Proficiency in HVAC load calculation software such as Trace or IES
• Preference given to local candidates

Primary Location: Germany

Other Locations: Germany‑Frankfurt am Main, Portugal, ES‑Madrid, Turkey‑Istanbul, ES‑Barcelona, PT‑11‑Lisbon, Germany‑Berlin, Germany‑Frankfurt, Netherlands‑Amsterdam, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands

Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Commissioning

Job Posting: Nov 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)