Data Center Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Due to continued growth and recent project awards FPC Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer with proven experience delivering Tier III / Tier IV-aligned data centre infrastructure.

This role is responsible for the planning execution and leadership of electrical commissioning activities across complex mission-critical facilities ensuring systems meet design intent availability objectives and operational readiness requirements in line with Uptime Institute IEC IEEE and NFPA standards.

The position is site-centric and requires hands-on leadership through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) including failure mode and fault tolerance validation.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Commissioning Leadership

• Lead end-to-end commissioning of mission-critical electrical systems including:

  • MV/LV utility and distribution systems

  • Transformers and protection systems

  • Switchgear and busway systems

  • UPS (static and rotary) battery systems

  • Standby generators paralleling gear and load bank systems

  • STS PDUs RPPs and critical power distribution

Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

• Develop and execute IST strategies and scripts aligned with Uptime Institute methodology.

• Lead failure mode testing redundancy validation and fault tolerance demonstrations.

• Coordinate black-building partial load and full load testing scenarios.

FAT / SAT / Functional Testing

• Manage and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for major electrical equipment.

• Lead Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to verify system operation under normal abnormal and failure conditions.

Design & Technical Assurance

• Perform design and peer reviews at all project stages from a commissionability and operational resilience perspective.

• Review electrical schematics single line diagrams protection philosophies and vendor technical submittals.

EPMS / BMS / Controls Integration

• Validate integration of electrical systems with EPMS and BMS platforms.

• Verify alarms trending sequencing interlocks and operational visibility during IST.

Project Interface & Coordination

• Work closely with project managers construction teams MEP contractors OEMs and client representatives.

• Coordinate with mechanical and IT commissioning teams to ensure holistic system integration.

Documentation & Handover

• Develop and manage:

  • Commissioning plans and execution strategies

  • Test scripts procedures and checklists

  • Issue logs punch lists and risk registers

  • Final commissioning reports and systems manuals

• Support client handover and transition to operations.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:

  • Uptime Institute Tier Standards

  • IEC IEEE NFPA NEC local codes

• Maintain strict adherence to safety environmental and quality requirements.

Issue Resolution & Risk Management

• Identify analyse and resolve electrical system deficiencies during commissioning.

• Mitigate risk to programme safety and availability objectives.

Health Safety & Leadership

• Enforce site HSE compliance including RAMS reviews toolbox talks and risk assessments.

• Lead and mentor commissioning engineers subcontractors and vendors.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering ( / B.E. or equivalent).

• 10 years experience in electrical testing and commissioning of complex facilities.

• Minimum 5 years commissioning data centres or mission-critical infrastructure including demonstrable leadership of IST activities.

Technical Experience

• Deep expertise in:

  • Critical power systems and redundancy architectures

  • Protection coordination and relay testing

  • UPS generator and load bank testing

  • Energisation black-building and fault simulation testing

• Proven responsibility for technical quality across multiple projects.

Documentation & Technical Output

• Development of commissioning specifications scripts and methodologies.

• Review and validation of sequences of operation and control philosophies.

• Production of detailed technical and executive-level reports.

Tools & Platforms

• EPMS BMS and digital commissioning tools.

• AutoCAD / BIM / Visio.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Google Microsoft Amazon) and data analytics.

• Familiarity with RIBA / AIA stages of work or international equivalents.

• Experience with FDD and automated commissioning systems is advantageous.

Additional Information :

Why Join FPC

At FPC were not just a companywere a thriving community where innovation flourishes ideas are celebrated and careers are shaped. When you join us you become part of a dynamic team that:

• Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.
• Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas take initiative and grow in your career.
• Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity foster collaboration and ensure every voice is heardwhile maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting positive impact on the world.

Together well build tomorrows digital planetand youll be part of something truly extraordinary.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time