Senior Electrical Commissioning Lead - Data Centers

Johnson Controls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Silent Aire is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning strategy for data centre electrical infrastructure at sites in Ireland. You will define energisation sequences, safety philosophies, and testing criteria while coordinating with mechanical teams to support high-density IT loads.

The role sits within a central commissioning team, providing standards, governance, and technical assurance across regional deployments and client demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience commissioning critical power systems for data centres.
• Experience delivering Tier III / Tier IV or hyperscale facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical failure modes and redundancy testing.
• Load progression and ramp-up strategies.
• SCADA/EPMS monitoring and alarming.
• HV authorisation or equivalent experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define energisation sequences, safety and control philosophies.
• Own electrical commissioning strategy for the data centre product.
• Lead IST events and coordinate with mechanical commissioning.
• Witness critical energisation, power‑failure testing, and integrated tests.
• Ensure safe systems of work for HV/LV activities.
• Promote safety culture within commissioning environments.
• Review method statements, switching plans, and test documentation.
• Travel for FATs, IST, and critical onsite activities.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data centre expertise

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Project leadership

IST coordination

SCADA/EPMS monitoring

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

EPMS

Job description

Silent Aire is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning strategy for data centre electrical infrastructure at sites in Ireland. You will define energisation sequences, safety philosophies, and testing criteria while coordinating with mechanical teams to support high-density IT loads.

The role sits within a central commissioning team, providing standards, governance, and technical assurance across regional deployments and client demonstrations.