Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Location: On-site - Dublin, Ireland Role Type: Full-time

Role Overview Our client is the premier dedicated data centre delivery partner in Europe, providing end-to-end turnkey solutions across the continent. Known for their expertise from design through to commissioning, they have established themselves as the most reliable name in the sector.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer will collaborate with a team of engineers and supervisors to execute electrical commissioning works. This role is pivotal in ensuring the project remains on schedule while supervising external vendors and sub-contractors to maintain safety and high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Oversee commissioning tasks for assigned electrical vendors, ensuring full compliance with the work scope and monitoring delivery.

• Programme Tracking: Communicate deadlines and milestones; provide progress reports on the commissioning programme to management.

• Coordination: Lead and contribute to daily and weekly commissioning meetings; work closely with the QA/QC department to meet shared quality objectives.

• Operational Planning: Coordinate with the Energy Marshall department regarding on-site switching and permitting; manage day-to-day site operations for assigned packages.

• Documentation & Compliance: Track and approve essential documents, including test scripts and compliance statements; witness vendor activities to ensure they align with project standards.

• Tagging & Validation: Execute commissioning tagging procedures and conduct hands-on validation of automation systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise: Essential experience with SCADA/Automation controls (IEC-61850, Modbus-TCP, Soft PLC) and MV/Goose interlocking systems.

• Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of network architecture, MV switchgear, Siemens Siprotec relays, and N+1 requirements for data centre backup systems.

• Testing & Design: Ability to develop test strategies, read code, and ideally write in FBD, Ladder Logic, or SFC. Experience with gas/power generation plants is highly desirable.

• Qualifications: A degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or a relevant Electrical Trade qualification (e.g., NVQ) with significant experience.

• Background: At least 5 years in a similar commissioning role within industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre construction environments, specifically working with LV/MV or HV systems.

Why Join Our Client?

• Industry Leadership: Join a market leader delivering critical infrastructure in a rapidly growing sector.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from long-term career progression and dedicated professional development support.

• Inclusion: Work within a forward-thinking, equal-opportunity team environment.

• Package: Access a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

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