Commissioning Engineer (Data Centre)

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS (ASIA) LIMITED (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Commissioning Lead to drive start-up and validation of critical data centre infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection systems.

You will develop and manage test scripts, procedures, and reports while coordinating with design engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve issues and ensure operations readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, preferably data centres.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, fire protection, and data centre infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commissioning for critical data centre systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection).
• Perform testing, start-up, and validation to meet design specs and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, test scripts, procedures, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Commissioning

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Fire Protection

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in 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.