Global Data Centre Commissioning Engineer

FairPlay Engineering; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site testing and commissioning of data centre power distribution across the EMEA region, delivering safe, compliant installations. You will coordinate activities, verify performance against specs, and prepare commissioning reports, with travel and potential team leadership on larger projects.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, hands-on MV/LV experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience testing and commissioning MV/LV power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of switchgear, transformers, protection relays, CTs/VTs.
• Hands-on testing: primary/secondary injection, insulation resistance, HiPot, functional testing.
• Experience with FAT/SAT and system integration; E-House or skid-mounted power solutions advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and prepare commissioning reports.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel internationally (EMEA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute testing and commissioning activities, verify system performance against specifications.
• Lead commissioning activities for larger projects or teams on site.
• Support project meetings and manage commissioning documentation.
• Oversee work planning and scheduling for commissioning.
• Resolve technical issues and ensure successful handover of electrical systems to customers.
• Extensive travel across the EMEA region is expected.

Skills

MV/LV power dist

Electrical testing

Switchgear & relays

System integration

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

English comms

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering

Job description

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site testing and commissioning of data centre power distribution across the EMEA region, delivering safe, compliant installations. You will coordinate activities, verify performance against specs, and prepare commissioning reports, with travel and potential team leadership on larger projects.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, hands-on MV/LV experience, and strong English communication.