Artelia is an international multidisciplinary consultancy, engineering and project management group specializing in mobility, water, energy, building and industry. With 10,100 employees and a consolidated turnover of €1.15 bn in 2024, Artelia is one of Europe’s leading engineering groups, present in over 40 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Artelia is 100% owned by its managers and employees.
About the job:
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support a short-term project (3 months) for a data center facility. The role focuses on planning, executing, and documenting commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical/HVAC, fire protection, and IT/Network systems to ensure the site is fully operational and meets design and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan & Coordinate Commissioning – Develop commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures; coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
- Electrical Systems Testing – Perform FAT/SAT and functional tests for MV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, and power distribution systems.
- Verify Electrical Reliability – Test protection systems, grounding, redundancy (N, N+1, 2N), and conduct failure mode analysis during IST.
- Mechanical/HVAC Commissioning – Commission cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chillers, pumps) and verify airflow, temperature, and energy efficiency.
- Fire Protection Systems – Commission fire detection and suppression systems (VESDA, clean agent, sprinklers) and ensure compliance with NFPA/local standards.
- Integrated Safety Testing – Conduct fire and life safety tests, including EPO and fail-safe sequences, integrated with BMS/NMS.
- IT/Network Integration – Validate BMS/NMS/DCIM functionality, network redundancy, and communication protocols; ensure cybersecurity basics.
- Documentation & Handover – Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, as-built drawings, SOP/EOP, and deliver training to operations teams.
- Preventive Maintenance Setup – Establish maintenance baselines and alarm response matrices for operational readiness.
- Safety & Compliance – Enforce safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, arc-flash) and ensure adherence to NFPA, IEEE/IEC, ASHRAE, and internal standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience: 5–10 years in commissioning critical facilities (data centers), with at least 3 full end-to-end commissioning projects.
- Knowledge in Electrical Systems – UPS & battery systems, MV/LV power distribution, generators, and protection systems.
- Knowledge in Mechanical/HVAC & Fire Protection – Chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, airflow and heat load management, plus fire safety systems including VESDA, clean agent systems, pre-action sprinklers, and FACP integration.
- Knowledge in IT/Network & Controls – BMS/NMS/DCIM platforms, communication protocols (SNMP, Modbus, BACnet), and basic network redundancy.
- Tools: BMS/HMI, DCIM, power analyzers, thermal imaging, data loggers, vibration analyzers.
- Soft Skills: Project coordination, problem-solving, risk assessment, vendor management, technical reporting.