Commissioning Engineer (Data Centre)

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH); Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) is seeking a commissioning engineer to lead the start-up and validation of critical data centre infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection systems.

You will develop test scripts, perform rigorous testing, document results, and coordinate with design engineers, contractors and project managers to resolve issues while ensuring compliance with design specs, safety standards and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years in commissioning mission-critical facilities, preferably data centres.
• Experience with electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection.
• Understanding of data centre infrastructure safety: power, cooling, UPS, gens.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the commissioning of data centre systems.
• Perform testing, start-up, and validation to meet specs and safety standards.
• Prepare commissioning documentation: test scripts, procedures, reports, as-builts.
• Identify and resolve issues; collaborate with engineers and project managers.
• Ensure all systems meet the highest quality standards.
• Provide progress updates to commissioning manager.
• Suggest process improvements for future projects.

Skills

Commissioning

Testing

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the commissioning process for critical data center systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, and other essential infrastructure).


• Perform rigorous testing, start-up, and validation of all data centre systems to ensure they meet design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.


• Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning documentation, including test scripts, procedures, reports, and as-built drawings, ensuring that all commissioning activities are thoroughly recorded.


• Identify, document, and resolve issues during the commissioning process. Collaborate with design engineers, contractors, and project managers to implement corrective actions.


• Ensure all commissioned systems adhere to the highest quality standards.


• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand the requirements and expectations. Provide regular updates on commissioning progress to commissioning manager.


• Provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement of commissioning processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in future projects.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commissioning mission-critical facilities, preferably data centres. Experience with electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection, and other data centre infrastructure is essential.


• Good understanding of data centre infrastructure, safety requirements including power distribution, cooling systems, UPS, generators, and fire suppression systems.


• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during commissioning, ensuring systems are operationally ready.