Senior Commissioning Engineer
Permanent Role | Major HV & Power Infrastructure Projects | Melbourne / VIC
A leading Australian energy infrastructure business is seeking an experienced
Senior Commissioning Engineer
to join their team on a
permanent basis
.
This is a senior technical role for a commissioning professional who enjoys leading complex testing and commissioning activities across major electrical projects, while providing high-level technical support to project teams, clients and key stakeholders.
The Opportunity Working across large-scale transmission, distribution, generation and traction projects, you will take ownership of end-to-end commissioning activities, acting as a subject matter expert for primary and secondary systems.
This role offers long-term stability, exposure to complex HV environments up to 500kV, and the prospect to play a key role in technically challenging infrastructure projects critical to Australia's energy network.
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Commissioning (Senior Level)
Lead HV testing and commissioning of primary plant from 415V to 500kV
Perform secondary injection testing across a broad range of protection schemes
Test protection relays, control systems, SCADA and communications platforms
Integrate AC and DC control systems in greenfield and brownfield environments
Review designs and drawings to validate protection schemes and constructability
Apply and modify IED settings using OEM software
Develop commissioning methodologies, test plans, ITPs and acceptance documentation
Leadership & Project Delivery
Lead and coordinate commissioning teams, including subcontractors
Develop commissioning strategies that improve safety, efficiency and cost outcomes
Manage commissioning schedules, outage coordination and staged implementation




Provide senior technical support to project managers, estimators, designers and site teams
Mentor and support commissioning engineers, technicians and electricians
Safety & Stakeholder Engagement
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS requirements
Identify, manage and mitigate testing and commissioning risks
Engage effectively with clients, senior management and external stakeholders
Provide clear reporting on commissioning progress and performance
About You
Qualifications & Experience
Degree qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
5+ years' experience in testing and commissioning of primary and secondary systems
Strong understanding of power systems protection principles and applications
Proven experience leading commissioning activities in utility or infrastructure environments
IEC ***** exposure highly regarded
Technical Capability
Omicron Test Universe & Primary Test Manager
Doble Protection Suite & ProTest
CMC256 / CMC356 / CPC100 / CT analyser
SCADA platforms and OEM protection systems (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE, Micom/Areva)
Personal Attributes
Senior-level technical confidence and decision‐making ability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Safety-focused, commercially aware and solutions-driven
What's On Offer
Permanent role with a highly respected power and energy organisation
Exposure to complex HV and critical infrastructure projects
Strong safety culture and technical excellence
Long-term career development and stability
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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📌 Senior Commissioning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Melbourne