Commissioning Engineer

Black & White Engineering Pte. Ltd.; Johor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering Pte. Ltd. is seeking an on-site Commissioning Manager to deliver data-centre commissioning services. The role involves planning, executing, and supervising Level 1–5 testing, FATs/SATs, IST and documentation in line with client standards.

The candidate will coordinate with construction, QA/QC, design partners and client Cx teams, ensuring safety, adherence to European/UK guidelines, and timely handover readiness. Travel to project locations is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or related field.
• 3–8+ years commissioning experience in data centres or critical facilities.
• Experience with European hyperscale, enterprise, or colocation operators is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Level 1–5 testing and IST in data-centre projects.
• Ability to plan, execute and document commissioning activities across systems.
• Familiarity with British/European standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-centre commissioning plans, test scripts and schedules aligned with client standards.
• Review drawings and equipment submittals to define commissioning scope.
• Coordinate commissioning with construction, QA/QC, design, vendors and client Cx team.
• Plan MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for testing critical systems.
• Conduct FATs, SATs, PFCs, FPTs and IST for all systems.
• Verify redundancy, failover, load transfer and resiliency, and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Data centre

Plan and document

Problem solving

Team coordination

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

CxAlloy

Procore

EQUA

Job description

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning global engineering consultancy, with over 1000 employees in our global teams in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. We have been providing a wide range of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering consultancy services since 2007.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

As a business, our ambition is to be a leading global MEP consultancy and as a purposeful employer, our Site Services (SS) Team is critical to our overall success.

Reporting to the Sr Cx Manager, the purpose of this role is to work on site delivering commissioning management services.

We have ambitious growth plans so key priorities will include:

CRITICAL LONG-TERM PRIORITIES OF THE TEAM

This role is key in the overall team goal to ensure Black & White Engineering deliver commissioning management services to the same high standard as our engineering works in line with client expectations

Grow our relationships and revenue with chosen hyperscale, colocation, and contractor clients – through diligent commissioning management, putting the Client first

Drive and support our engineering colleagues and design partners to play to their strengths to deliver the highest quality commissioning.

This is a client facing, hands‑on role, where you will be required to work on site alongside or supporting our construction supervision and engineering teams.

You will be supported in your career progression and aspirations. You will be mentored and provided with on‑the‑job training to achieve the Roles, Responsibilities and Requirements outlined below.

Develop data‑centre‑specific commissioning plans, Level 1–5 test scripts, and commissioning schedules aligned with client standards (e.g., hyperscale Cx frameworks).

Review IFC drawings, single‑line diagrams, sequence‑of‑operations, and vendor submittals to define commissioning scope and requirements.

Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, QA/QC, design engineers, vendors, and the client’s Cx management team to ensure alignment with critical path and energisation sequence.

Plan and coordinate MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs required for testing critical systems.

Conduct or supervise FATs, SATs, pre‑functional checklists (PFCs), functional performance tests (FPTs), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for all critical systems.

Verify system redundancy, failover logic, load transfer behaviour, and resiliency scenarios (N, N+1, 2N, etc.).

Troubleshoot issues rapidly to protect schedule and data‑centre readiness.

Maintain commissioning documentation throughout all phases, including test records, redlines, issue logs, punch lists, and performance data.

Ensure all tests comply with client commissioning standards, EU/EN guidelines, and equipment manufacturer specifications.

Support development of final commissioning reports, IST summaries, reliability test data, and client handover documentation.

Ensure that documentation meets the requirements for Operational Readiness and Day 1 capacity certification.

Ensure strict adherence to data‑centre safety protocols, including LOTO, HV/LV safety procedures, arc‑flash boundaries, fuel system safety, and safe energisation practices.

Monitor and enforce safe working practices during all commissioning stages.

Work closely with client Cx teams, equipment vendors, and colocation/hyperscale representatives.

Provide updates in commissioning meetings, highlight risks to the critical path, and propose mitigation strategies for delays or defects.

Support training and handover to client facilities and operations teams, including walk‑downs and explanation of system performance.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS(Professional & Technical Expertise)

Degree or diploma in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Building Services, or related technical field).

3–8+ years of commissioning experience in data centres or mission‑critical facilities preferred.

Experience working with European hyperscale, enterprise, or colocation operators is an advantage.

Strong understanding of the full data‑centre commissioning lifecycle: Level 1–5 testing, PFCs, FPTs and IST.

Ability to plan, execute, and document commissioning activities across multiple interdependent systems.

Competent in identifying system readiness, validating design intent, and ensuring compliance with commissioning standards.

Understanding of how key data‑centre systems interact.

Ability to verify system functionality, redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N), failover behaviour, and operational resiliency.

Experience executing scenario‑based testing: failover, loss‑of‑utility, load transitions, reliability demonstrations, and black‑building tests.

Ability to validate interoperability between systems and confirm correct sequencing, logic, and alarms.

Understanding of control sequences, monitoring points, alarm hierarchies, trending, and system integration.

Ability to work with BMS/EPMS teams to verify control logic and data accuracy.

Familiarity with relevant British, European or local standards and guidelines.

Competent in ensuring documentation accuracy: test scripts, checklists, issue logs, and commissioning reports.

Experience using or supporting digital commissioning platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, Procore, EQUA, or hyperscale‑specific tools).

Ability to work with test instrumentation, monitoring tools, and data‑logging equipment.

Competence in analysing data to validate performance and identify deviations.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills across multiple system types.

Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams (construction, design, vendors, client).

Ability to work under strict deadlines and commissioning‑critical sequences.

High attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and issue tracking.

Willingness to travel across project locations.

At B&W our VISION is to lead in advanced engineering and design, solving complex challenges with innovative thinking whilst always keeping solutions as clear and simple as Black & White.

These priorities are fundamental to our business planning process and underpin our ability to achieve our goals and objectives.

The way we work with each other, and our clients is critical to our success, and we have five VALUES to support this:

ACCOUNTABILITY > Everyone is accountable.

INTEGRITY > We are straight talking, respectful and fair.

SIMPLICITY > Both in our approach and solutions.

SUPPORTIVE > We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success.

QUALITY > We strive to get it right first time, every time.