Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Brightsmith; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a major hyperscale data center project in the Netherlands. The role involves supporting commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final handover, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities include executing L1-L5 commissioning, IST testing, documentation, and coordination with vendors. Fluent English required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting L1-L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, test packs and turnover processes.
• Fluent English is essential; Dutch language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical systems.
• Carry out L1-L5 commissioning activities in accordance with the project commissioning programme.
• Execute pre-functional and functional testing of electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear and associated equipment.
• Assist with IST and system validation.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors and other commissioning engineers to ensure systems are commissioned safely and efficiently.
• Complete commissioning documentation, test records and punch lists in line with project requirements.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Hyperscale data centers

L1-L5 commissioning

IST testing

Documentation turnover

Team collaboration

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers)

Location: Netherlands

Contract: ZZP project

Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centers

Brightsmith are currently looking to engage an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Cx) to join a major hyperscale data center project in the Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a flagship mission critical development, supporting electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to final client handover.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical systems.
• Carry out L1-L5 commissioning activities in accordance with the project commissioning programme.
• Execute pre-functional and functional testing of electrical systems including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear and associated equipment.
• Assist with Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and system validation.
• Coordinate with construction teams, vendors and other commissioning engineers to ensure systems are commissioned safely and efficiently.
• Complete commissioning documentation, test records and punch lists in line with project requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting L1-L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, test packs and turnover processes.
• Fluent English is essential; Dutch language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

What's on Offer

• 18-month contract on a high-profile hyperscale data center project in the Netherlands.
• Opportunity to work with one of Europe's leading mission-critical contractors.