Electrical Test Engineer

Dornan; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan is seeking an Electrical Testing Lead to oversee a data centre project in Amsterdam. The successful candidate will plan and lead testing activities across LV/MV systems, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.

Experience in large-scale data centre commissioning is essential, along with a strong background in electrical qualifications. Candidates will need excellent stakeholder communication skills and the ability to manage testing teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical testing and commissioning on large-scale data centre projects.
• Time-served Electrical qualification with relevant trade papers.
• In-depth technical competence in LV/MV systems including switchgear and UPS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage testing teams and subcontractors, issuing work plans and permits.
• Review test procedures and execute FAT/SAT activities.

Skills

Leadership in electrical testing

Communication skills

Technical understanding of electrical standards

Coordination skills

Competence in LV/MV systems

Education

Time-served Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship or equivalent)

Electrical testing certifications

Tools

Test procedures and documentation systems

Job description

At Dornan we are currently recruiting for an electrical testing lead to work on a data centre project in the Netherlands. The role will require on site presence, experience testing on live data centre projects, and experience.

Your day to day will include:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead electrical testing and commissioning activities across LV/MV systems (switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, busbar), ensuring alignment with the master commissioning programme.
• Manage and direct testing teams and subcontractors, issuing daily work plans, method statements, and permits while maintaining high safety and quality standards on site.
• Review and execute test procedures, witnessing FAT/SAT activities, interpreting results, resolving non‑conformances, and ensuring systems are energised safely and sequentially.
• Interface daily with client, GC, CSA, and other MEP disciplines, leading commissioning meetings, reporting progress, and supporting integrated systems testing (IST).
• Oversee commissioning documentation and handover, including redlining drawings, compiling test records, O&M inputs, and supporting final client acceptance.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in electrical testing and commissioning on large‑scale data centre projects, with demonstrable leadership responsibility across LV/MV power systems, critical environments, and phased energisation.
• Time‑served Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship or equivalent) with relevant trade papers, supported by recognised commissioning or testing certifications and a strong technical understanding of electrical standards and codes.
• In‑depth technical competence in LV/MV systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS, busbar, protection studies, and functional performance testing within mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with a track record of managing testing teams and subcontractors, enforcing safe systems of work, and driving programme and quality outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation capability, experienced in client‑facing commissioning activities, method statements, test packs, snag management, and final system handover.