Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Data Centres

About the role

A Melbourne-based employer is looking for electrical engineers or technicians with 2-3 years of intermediate commissioning experience, ideally on data centre or construction services projects. You will support mission-critical developments for clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, NextDC and other major operators, working alongside main contractors, subcontractors and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning of MV/LV power systems: switchgear, transformers, UPS, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, busways, grounding, protection, and EPMS/BMS.
• Plan and run pre-commissioning and functional tests, inspections, insulation and continuity checks, and protection and control testing.
• Assist with load bank testing and integrated system testing (IST), including staged load and failover scenarios.
• Work under LOTO/PTW and site safety procedures, supporting safe switching, isolation and energisation.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors and client teams, and help track defects and formal handovers.

Required profile

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent, with 2-3 years of commissioning or construction services experience.
• Data centre exposure is ideal, but a strong subcontractor or inspection background in electrical or construction is also suitable.
• Practical understanding of site works, construction coordination and commissioning workflows.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, representing the team professionally in front of clients.