Electrical Commissioning Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Sines

Presencial

EUR 90 000 - 120 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Resumo da oferta

HDR is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to take ownership of electrical commissioning activities on a data centre project in Sines, Portugal. The role demands hands-on leadership, writing and guiding commissioning documentation and testing across L2 to L5, and acting as the primary client contact for commissioning outcomes.

You will lead commissioning engineers, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and ensure safe, tested, integrated systems ready for live operation, with

Qualificações

Minimum 10 years’ experience with electrical systems on data centre or mission-critical projects.
At least 5 years’ experience in commissioning and 3 years in a lead role.
Direct experience delivering L4 testing and L5 Integrated Systems Testing on live facilities.
Proven ability to write commissioning scripts and lead testing personally.
Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, diesel generators, protection systems and ATS/STS.

Responsabilidades

Lead all electrical commissioning activities on one or more data centre projects.
Act as the main client contact for commissioning and coordinate testing with vendors and contractors.
Manage commissioning engineers and align testing with construction progress and project requirements.
Write and lead L4 functional test scripts and L5 integrated systems testing scripts.
Review designs with maintainability and operations in mind; identify risks early.
Own production of commissioning documentation and sign-off readiness for live load.

Conhecimentos

Electrical systems

Data centre experience

CxA leadership

Test scripting

High-risk testing

Documentation writing

Client liaison

Formação académica

Electrical engineering degree

CCP certification

ACP certification

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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We are looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to take ownership of electrical commissioning activities on a data center project.

This role is suited to someone who has hands‑on experience writing and leading commissioning documentation and testing, including L2, L3, L4 and L5 Integrated Systems Testing. The successful candidate will be the main electrical commissioning contact for the client and project team and will be responsible for ensuring that electrical systems are safe, tested, integrated and ready for operation. This is not a purely coordination or reporting role. We are looking for someone who has personally written scripts, led functional testing, managed high‑risk testing activities and taken responsibility for commissioning outcomes on mission‑critical projects.

Overall Responsibilities

Lead all electrical commissioning activities on one or more data centre projects.
Act as the main electrical commissioning contact for the client, project team, contractors and vendors.
Manage commissioning engineers and coordinate vendor and specialist testing activities.
Plan commissioning activities around real site conditions, construction progress and project requirements.
Take control during high-risk testing, switching activities and failure simulations, including stopping work where unsafe or technically unsound.
Review electrical designs with commissioning, maintainability and operations in mind.
Identify single points of failure, testing constraints, maintainability issues and operational risks early in the project lifecycle.
Challenge designs, contractors or vendors where required to protect commissioning quality and operational reliability.
Own the production of commissioning documentation across L2, L3, L4 and L5.
Produce pre-functional and functional checklists, define acceptance criteria and review contractor test documentation.
Write and lead Level 4 functional test scripts covering logic, interlocks, protections, alarms and sequences.
Write and lead Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing scripts, including failure scenarios, recovery paths, success criteria and sign-off.

Construction and Testing

Lead electrical commissioning activities on site and confirm systems are ready before progressing into L4 and L5 testing.
Attend and lead FATs for MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, diesel generators, ATS, STS and protection systems.
Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, vendors, contractors and client representatives.
Identify defects, readiness gaps and commissioning blockers, ensuring test results are technically sound and properly recorded.

Integrated Systems Testing

Plan and run Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing.
Execute normal operation tests, failure and recovery scenarios, maintenance mode and degraded mode testing.
Coordinate testing interfaces with mechanical systems, BMS/EPMS, load banks and IT load or simulated IT load.
Confirm system resilience, recovery behaviour and operational performance.

Handover

Ensure commissioning records are complete, accurate and usable.
Review test results, red‑line drawings and O&M documentation.
Support training, handover, final closeout and client acceptance.
Confirm systems are ready for live load.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 10 years’ experience working with electrical systems on data centre or other mission‑critical projects.
At least 5 years’ experience specifically in commissioning.
Minimum 3 years in a lead commissioning role, such as Lead CxA, Electrical Commissioning Lead, Electrical Cx Lead or similar.
Direct experience delivering L4 testing and L5 Integrated Systems Testing on live or pre‑live facilities.
Proven experience writing commissioning scripts and leading testing activities personally.
Strong technical knowledge of:
- MV and LV distribution.
- UPS systems, static or rotary.
- Diesel generators.
- Protection systems.
- Electrical controls and monitoring.
- ATS, STS and related switching systems.
Experience leading high‑risk testing, switching activities and failure simulations.
Ability to make decisions during testing and take ownership of outcomes.
Strong understanding of how data centres operate after construction and handover.
Ability to work with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and operations teams.
Strong communication, documentation and leadership skills.
Willingness to challenge designs, contractors or vendors where required.

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
Commissioning certifications such as CCP, ACP or similar.
HV switching authorisation, depending on project requirements.
Experience working on hyperscale, colocation or large‑scale mission‑critical data centre projects.
Experience with live environment commissioning or phased handover projects.
Strong knowledge of commissioning standards, IST planning and operational readiness processes.
Previous experience managing commissioning engineers or multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
Experience working internationally or on European data centre projects.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

What We Believe

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

PT-Sines

Other Locations

Portugal, PT-Sines-Sines

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.