Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Standard Control Systems; Ireland; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Control Systems is seeking a BEMS Commissioning Engineer to work on European projects across Commercial, Retail, Pharma and Data Centre sectors. You will own pre-commissioning checks and support point-to-point and I/O validation on-site, applying safety standards and company procedures.

You will learn BEMS platforms (Niagara N4/Tridium, Trend, Distech) under mentorship, with opportunities for professional development and growth towards project leadership in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commissioning knowledge for BEMS in critical environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Clear, calm communication with clients and teams.
• Willingness to learn and engage in structured training.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, RAMS, permits and site procedures at all times.
• Assist with pre-commissioning checks and panel readiness.
• Support point-to-point and I/O validation under guidance.
• Under supervision, perform basic functional testing activities.
• Assist with commissioning activities in live environments following change control.

Skills

BEMS commissioning

Electrical safety

Point-to-point testing

I/O validation

Documentation

On-site coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Niagara N4/Tridium

Trend

Distech

BACnet/Modbus

Job description

Reporting to: Lead Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

This role involves being able to work in a safe, consistent & timely manner on BEMS commissioning across European projects. You will own pre-commissioning point-to-point testing on site and take ownership of personal development to reach the next phase as a BEMS commissioning engineer—ensuring Standard Control Systems’ standards and client requirements are met across Commercial, Retail, Pharmaceutical and Data Centre sectors.

About Us

At Standard Control Systems, we partner with leaders in data centres, pharmaceutical companies and commercial sectors to optimise building performance. Our systems are built to work at scale and to meet the unique demands of each sector, from critical infrastructure to highly regulated environments.

With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) that enhance client buildings’ efficiency and performance. Our deep industry expertise across sectors like data centres, pharma, and commercial buildings enables us to provide innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. We don’t just create systems, we build long-term partnerships, collaborating with our clients at every stage to develop solutions that evolve with their business.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and compliance

• Follow company safety rules, RAMS, permits and client site procedures at all times.
• Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Learn safe working practices for electrical environments, including isolation and LOTO procedures under supervision.
• Raise hazards, unsafe conditions and near misses promptly to the supervising engineer.
• Maintain a professional and safety-first attitude on all sites.

Pre-commissioning and commissioning support

• Assist with pre-commissioning checks, including panel inspections, device labelling and installation readiness.
• Absorb the BEMS training and take every opportunity to increase panel interface knowledge in order to problem-solve issues.
• Support point-to-point and I/O validation (sensors/actuators etc.) under guidance.
• Assist with basic functional testing activities as directed by senior engineers.
• Support commissioning activities in live or operational environments while following change control and site rules.

BEMS platforms and integration

• Assist with basic configuration and testing on BEMS platforms (Niagara N4/Tridium, Trend, Distech or similar) under supervision.
• Support checking of BACnet/Modbus point mapping and basic communications verification.
• Learn fault-finding techniques for devices, networks and control panels with mentoring from senior staff.

Quality, documentation and development

• Assist in completing site checklists, test sheets and snag lists accurately.
• Support collection and organisation of commissioning evidence and close-out documentation.
• Ensure tools, work areas and panels are left safe, tidy and professionally presented.
• Follow company procedures for file storage, backups and document control (Teams/SharePoint).
• Take ownership of structured apprenticeship learning, on-the-job mentoring and training milestones.

Collaboration and development

• Work closely with commissioning, installation, panel build and QA/QC teams to resolve site issues.
• Take part in on-the-job learning, mentoring and structured training activities.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement by providing feedback to the team.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude on site and willingness to learn.
• Strong adherence to safety, planning, delivery and customer service.
• 1-3 years of good commissioning knowledge for BEMS in critical and regulated environments from working on sites/electrical apprenticeship.
• Strong organisational skills: resourcing, prioritisation.
• Clear, calm communication under pressure with professional client interface.

This role is responsible for the design and configuration of intelligent Building Management Systems (BMS), including control narratives, Control strategy software and front-end graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for end users.

The Project Engineer supports Project Managers in the delivery of BMS projects by assisting with design review coordination, technical submittals, project documentation, and general project administration. The role helps ensure deliverables are issued on time, trackers are maintained, and closeout documentation is completed to the required standard. This position is a development step towards Project Manager and provides exposure to planning, stakeholder coordination, and project governance under the direction of a PM.

This role involves delivering high-quality after-sales support and field service activities such as commissioning across a range of BMS and HVAC control systems throughout the Nordics. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, diagnostics, reactive callouts, system optimisation, repairs, maintenance and technical support activities while ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

This role involves delivering maintenance support and field service activities across a range of BMS and HVAC control systems with the majority of work in Dublin and the general Leinster region but will also include occasional travel throughout Ireland.