Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Location: Norway
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting To: Lead Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of mission-critical Data Centre projects across Europe. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with design specifications, operational requirements, and industry standards.
The successful candidate will work across all phases of commissioning, from design review through to integrated systems testing and final handover. This position offers opportunities to work on complex international projects, take ownership of commissioning activities, and develop into a Lead Commissioning Engineer role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support commissioning activities for electrical systems including:
- Medium Voltage (MV) Systems
- Low Voltage (LV) Systems
- Switchgear
- UPS Systems
- Generators
- Busbar Systems
- EPMS Systems
- Execute and manage Level 1-5 commissioning activities, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Review design documentation, technical submittals, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Develop commissioning procedures, test scripts, schedules, and commissioning trackers.
- Attend and support FAT, SAT, IST, and site acceptance activities.
- Perform testing, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Manage QA/QC inspections, reporting, issue tracking, and close-out processes.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
- Produce detailed commissioning reports and regular progress updates.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, documentation development, and technical best practices.
- Travel internationally to support commissioning activities across multiple project locations.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven experience commissioning electrical systems within Data Centres, critical environments, industrial facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- MV and LV distribution systems
- Switchgear
- UPS Systems
- Generators
- Busbar Systems
- EPMS/BMS platforms
- Experience developing and executing commissioning procedures and test scripts.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes from Level 1 through Level 5.
- Experience managing QA/QC activities and technical documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
- Experience working directly with clients and leading technical discussions.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or equivalent) preferred, or
- Relevant Electrical Trade Qualification with significant commissioning and testing experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong electrical commissioning and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and time management abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and common project reporting tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Adaptability to work flexible hours and travel internationally as required.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on some of Europe's most innovative Data Centre projects.
- Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure environments.
- International project experience across multiple locations.
- Career progression into Lead Commissioning Engineer positions.
- Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.