Commissioning Engineers and Managers in Europe/ Contract

HDR; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers/Managers to join our European team. The role involves leading the full commissioning lifecycle across multiple locations including Germany, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands.

You will develop plans, execute tests, manage documentation, and coordinate with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in commissioning, strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, and a proactive, detail‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commissioning experience.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Excellent communication and problem solving abilities.
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing the entire commissioning process.
• Developing commissioning plans, schedules, reports, checklists, and test scripts.
• Certifications strategies and third-party buy-in.
• Data management in project software and routine progress reporting.
• Support design and tender documentation.
• Attend project meetings representing mechanical commissioning.
• Coordinate test instrumentation and factory tests.
• Provide technical advice to clients on project risk.

Skills

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Professional Engineer preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Contract Commissioning Engineers / Managers

We are looking for Commissioning contractors with EU citizenship to join our team in Europe: Germany, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands, Greece or Portugal.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the entire commissioning process
• Developing commissioning plans, schedules, reports, checklists, and test scripts
• Development and third‑party buy‑in into project certification strategies
• Routine population and management of data in our project management software
• Undertaking and reporting inspections and tests
• Assisting in the development of design and commissioning documentation for tender and construction purposes
• Attending project and internal meetings as needed, representing the mechanical commissioning perspective
• Arranging test instrumentation
• Assisting in the development of tender submissions
• Supporting projects during client discussions of a technical nature
• Reviewing technical papers/reports before publication
• Working closely as part of a general contractor’s team to develop commissioning strategies and processes aligned with project objectives
• Undertaking technical assessments of project schedules, drawings, manuals, and technical submittals
• Providing routine progress reporting and final project close‑out
• Managing attendance and reporting of factory tests
• Arranging third‑party sign‑off as necessary
• Providing technical advice to clients regarding project and operational risk

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of commissioning experience
• Individual drive, enthusiasm, and high attention to detail
• Detailed technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Creativity and an ability to problem‑solve quickly
• Multi‑tasking abilities
• Being task and deadline focused
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to consistently produce high‑quality project work

Preferred Qualifications

• A commissioning professional as certified by an accredited agency
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Professional Engineer preferredData Center commissioning experience
• Commissioning certification preferred (CxA, CCP, BCxP, or CBCP)
• LEED ® AP or LEED ® Associate
• Management/Commissioning Management
• Have one or more specific, relevant, technical expertise
• Proficiency in HVAC load calculation software such as Trace or IES
• Preference given to local candidates

Primary Location: Germany

Other Locations: Germany‑Frankfurt am Main, Portugal, ES‑Madrid, Turkey‑Istanbul, ES‑Barcelona, PT‑11‑Lisbon, Germany‑Berlin, Germany‑Frankfurt, Netherlands‑Amsterdam, Spain, Turkey, Netherlands

Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Commissioning

Job Posting: Nov 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)