Commissioning Engineer

agap2 Netherlands; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Full travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work mode

Dutch language classes

Job summary

agap2 Netherlands is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join our international team with a local focus in Amsterdam. You will develop and execute commissioning strategies across various industries, coordinating with contractors and clients to ensure systems are safely commissioned and fully operational before handover.

The role offers a path for technical growth within a supportive talent program, with opportunities to learn new technologies and adapt to different project

Qualifications

• Experience developing commissioning strategies, plans, and schedules.
• Ability to verify installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Hands-on experience performing loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Experience leading or supporting FAT, SAT, IST.
• Knowledge of IQ and OQ protocols.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC and SCADA validation.
• Experience commissioning motors, VFDs, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, strategies, and schedules.
• Verify equipment and system installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Plan, execute, and document FAT, SAT, and IST.
• Conduct startup activities and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems during commissioning.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, OEMs, project engineers, operations teams, and clients.
• Manage punch lists, track commissioning progress, and support project closeout and handover documentation.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to ensure safe and effective system operation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Commissioning strategy development

Verify installations against drawings

Loop checks & calibration

FAT/SAT/IST testing

IQ/OQ protocols

Startup & readiness activities

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/

PLC and SCADA validation

Motors and VFDs commissioning

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more.

Th e po sition

As a Commissioning Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare are. While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor‑made to allow you to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring that new equipment, systems, and facilities are safely commissioned and fully operational before handover to the client or production team. This role serves as the critical link between engineering, construction, and operations by verifying that installations meet design specifications, performing functional testing, and validating system performance to ensure operational readiness.

• Develop and implement commissioning plans, strategies, and schedules.
• Verify equipment and system installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Plan, execute, and document Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Conduct startup activities and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems during commissioning.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, OEMs, project engineers, operations teams, and clients.
• Manage punch lists, track commissioning progress, and support project closeout and handover documentation.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to ensure safe and effective system operation.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

What you bring to the position

• Experience developing and executing commissioning strategies, plans, and schedules.
• Ability to verify installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Hands‑on experience performing loop checks, I/O verification, signal testing, and instrument calibration.
• Experience leading or supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Knowledge of Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC and SCADA validation.
• Experience commissioning motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a
• hybrid mode.Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun?

Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!