Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Matchtech Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development support

Competitive salary packages

Market-leading employer in data centre

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join an on-site Dublin team for data centre projects. The role focuses on executing electrical commissioning, managing vendors, and ensuring programme adherence with high safety and quality standards.

The candidate should have 5+ years in similar construction environments, extensive SCADA/automation experience, and a strong background in MV/LV systems. Collaboration with QA/QC and Energy teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential 5+ years in a similar construction environment role.
• Experience commissioning LV/MV/HV systems in data centre or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of SCADA automation and control systems.
• Ability to supervise vendors/subcontractors and ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning tasks for electrical vendors.
• Monitor delivery against the commissioning scope and deadlines.
• Communicate critical deadlines and milestones to stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to daily/weekly commissioning meetings.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and Energy Management teams on on-site activities.
• Witness commissioning activities and review documentation for compliance.

Skills

SCADA & automation controls

IEC-61850/Modbus-TCP/Soft PLC

MV & LV electrical systems

Vendor management

Test strategy development

Code reading (SCADA)

Electrical safety & quality

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Siprotec

DIGSI

Job description

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Our client is Europe's premier dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from initial design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, they deliver major projects across Europe and have established themselves as the most trusted name in their sector.

They are currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their on-site team in Dublin. Working alongside a team of Electrical Engineers and Supervisors, the successful candidate will execute electrical commissioning works while ensuring projects remain strictly on programme. This role requires a strong technical understanding of electrical systems, as well as the capability to supervise external vendors and subcontractors to guarantee work is completed safely, to a high quality standard, and on schedule.

• Reports to: Commissioning Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning-related tasks for assigned electrical vendors.
• Ensure full compliance with the agreed work scope and monitor its delivery.
• Communicate critical deadlines and commissioning programme milestones effectively.
• Manage and report on progress regarding the commissioning programme and deadline schedules.
• Attend and contribute to internal and vendor daily and weekly commissioning meetings.
• Form and update weekly vendor commissioning progress reports for submission to commissioning management.
• Coordinate with the project QA/QC department to achieve shared quality objectives.
• Coordinate with the project Energy Marshall department to plan on-site switching and permitting activities.
• Track and secure approval for relevant project electrical commissioning documents, such as test scripts and compliance statements.
• Witness and conduct compliance reviews for all vendor commissioning activities against approved project documentation.
• Implement and manage commissioning tagging processes and procedures.
• Oversee all day-to-day on-site commissioning operations for assigned packages.

Skills & Qualifications

• Essential experience in SCADA and automation controls based on IEC-61850, Modbus-TCP, or Soft PLC systems.
• Hands-on experience with site-based testing and validation of automation systems.
• SCADA system design and optimisation capabilities, including the ability to read code.
• Sound understanding of MV and GOOSE interlocking systems, alongside electrical process controls.
• Comprehensive understanding of network architecture requirements for control systems.
• Experience in developing and executing test strategies for SCADA systems.
• Strong process flow development skills and understanding.
• Background in gas or power generation plants, ideally featuring emergency back-up configurations.
• Knowledge of Siemens Siprotec Relays, DIGSI files, and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear.
• Strong grasp of N+1 requirements for data centre back-up systems.
• Highly beneficial experience in code writing using FBD, Ladder Logic, or SFC.
• Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or an electrical trade supported by relevant training (such as an NVQ).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar construction environment role, with preferred background in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre projects.
• Proven commissioning experience working on low-voltage (LV), medium-voltage (MV), or high-voltage (HV) systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, busway systems, ATS, EPMS, BMS, and HVAC.
• Solid construction understanding paired with practical safety experience.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities and a decisive approach.
• Process-driven mindset with a strong focus on EHS, quality, and work management systems.

Benefits

• Work with a recognised market leader in the data centre construction industry.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector.
• Access long-term career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• Competitive salary packages.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.