Testing & Commissioning Engineer

ACCESSTECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESSTECH ENGINEERING PTE LTD is seeking a proactive Commissioning Lead to develop and implement commissioning plans for mechanical and electrical systems in data-center environments. You will coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure site readiness and testing logistics.

Responsibilities include leading FAT/SAT/QAT, documenting results, producing punch lists, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in software/hardware testing, preferably in a data center environment.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, commissioning procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant testing tools, software, and documentation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in commissioning.
• Prior experience in data center or mission-critical environments is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Fresh graduates or engineers from construction-related fields are welcome, provided they demonstrate strong interest in commissioning and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning plans for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal teams on readiness and testing logistics.
• Lead FAT, QAT, SAT, and performance testing to meet project specs.
• Monitor milestones, maintain status logs, chair weekly meetings, and issue detailed reports.
• Identify and resolve commissioning-related issues with stakeholders.
• Consolidate and validate test results; manage documentation like test scripts and handover docs.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of HVAC, power distribution, and system controls; familiarity with PQAs and oscilloscopes is a plus.
• Draft testing, operating, and commissioning procedures; review RFIs for proper integration.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and site safety protocols.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the reporting manager.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Testing Methodologies

Commissioning Procedures

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Documentation Tools

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Engineering

Tools

Testing Tools

Documentation Systems

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

1. Develop and Implement Commissioning Plans: Create comprehensive commissioning sequences, test procedures (FAT, SAT, IST, HLT), and schedules for mechanical and electrical systems to meet project goals and compliance standards.
2. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to align on commissioning requirements, site readiness, and testing logistics for all MEP systems.
3. Lead Commissioning Test Activities: Manage and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Quality Assurance Testing (QAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and performance testing for mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring all tests meet project specifications and quality standards.
4. Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track commissioning milestones, maintain up-to-date status logs, chair weekly coordination meetings, and issue detailed reports including punch lists, tracker updates, and field observations.
5. Issue Identification and Resolution: Manage and resolve commissioning-related issues by coordinating with relevant stakeholders and ensuring all corrective actions are implemented effectively.
6. Technical Documentation: Consolidate and validate test results; manage documentation such as test scripts, commissioning reports, meeting minutes, survey reports, and final handover documents.
7. Systems Knowledge and Familiarity with Tools: Possess a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, power distribution (HV/MV/LV), and system controls. Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as PQAs, data loggers, and oscilloscopes is considered a plus.
8. MEP Procedure Development: Draft testing, operating, and commissioning procedures; review design documents and RFIs to ensure proper system integration and alignment with engineering standards.
9. Safety and Compliance: Ensure all commissioning activities comply with local regulations, industry standards, and site-specific safety protocols across mechanical and electrical domains.
10. Perform additional ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the reporting manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in software/hardware testing, preferably in a data center environment.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, commissioning procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in using relevant testing tools, software, and documentation systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in commissioning.
• Prior experience in data center or mission-critical environments is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Fresh graduates or engineers from construction-related fields are welcome, provided they demonstrate strong interest in commissioning and mission-critical systems.