Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

You are an experienced Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in mission-critical electrical systems, looking to join a leading contractor delivering large-scale data centre and critical infrastructure projects across Ireland and Europe.

This is a senior site-based role, offering ownership of electrical commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through to testing, validation and handover. You will work closely with Commissioning Managers, Electrical Engineers, QA/QC and Energy teams to ensure all systems are delivered safely, to programme, and to the highest quality standards.

For those keen to learn more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or 01 531 4345.

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent
  
  
• Alternatively, a strong electrical trade background with advanced commissioning experience
  
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commissioning role within data centres, commercial or industrial construction
  
  
• Proven experience commissioning LV/MV systems, with HV exposure advantageous
  
  
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, generators, UPS, transformers, switchgear, busway, ATS, EPMS, BMS and HVAC interfaces
  
  
• Hands-on experience with SCADA and automation systems, including IEC-61850, Modbus-TCP and Soft PLC environments
  
  
• Knowledge of MV protection, GOOSE interlocking systems, and Siemens Siprotec relays / DIGSI files
  
  
• Experience with N 1 and resilience requirements for critical power systems
  
  
• Ability to read, review and contribute to automation code (FBD / Ladder / SFC beneficial)
  
  
• Strong understanding of control system network architectures
  
  
• Excellent coordination and vendor management skills
  
  
• Process-driven mindset with a strong focus on EHS and quality management systems
  
  
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously on site
  
  

As a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer:

• Take ownership of commissioning activities for assigned electrical packages
  
  
• Manage and coordinate electrical commissioning vendors and subcontractors
  
  
• Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with scope, programme and approved documentation
  
  
• Track and report progress against commissioning milestones and deadlines
  
  
• Attend and contribute to daily and weekly commissioning meetings (internal and vendor-facing)
  
  
• Prepare and submit weekly commissioning progress reports to senior management
  
  
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality objectives are achieved
  
  
• Work closely with Energy Marshals to plan switching activities and permit requirements
  
  
• Review, track and gain approval of commissioning documentation, including test scripts and compliance statements
  
  
• Witness and validate vendor commissioning activities against approved procedures
  
  
• Manage commissioning tagging processes and site procedures
  
  
• Oversee day-to-day commissioning operations on site
  
  
• Support final testing, system validation, and handover activities
  
  

Health, Safety & Quality:

• Promote and uphold a strong safety-first culture on site
  
  
• Ensure all commissioning works comply with EHS regulations and site procedures
  
  
• Maintain high standards of documentation, quality control and reporting
  
  

The Package: A competitive salary of €80,000 – €100,000 DOE is on offer, along with a strong benefits package, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work on high-profile data centre projects within a fast-growing critical infrastructure sector.

Interviews are currently taking place.
If you are interested, click Apply Now, send an up-to-date CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com, or call 00353 (0)1 531 4345.

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