Mission critical & data centre projects | Australian Citizenship required
Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading global engineering and design consultancy to appoint a Lead Commissioning Engineer – Electrical to their growing Melbourne commissioning team.
You'll lead electrical commissioning on some of Australia's most complex projects across data centres, critical infrastructure, healthcare and building services.
You'll also be part of a respected international commissioning network.
About the role
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role.
You'll guide projects through the full commissioning lifecycle, coordinate stakeholders and testing, and make sure critical electrical systems are delivered safely, reliably and to design intent.
You'll be comfortable working independently and engaging with contractors, vendors, consultants, clients and facility operators.
Key responsibilities
Lead electrical commissioning across all project phases, from installation verification to integrated systems testing and handover
Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans, test procedures and documentation
Review contractor and vendor commissioning plans, test scripts and energisation plans
Lead FATs, FWTs, site inspections and functional performance testing
Lead Level 4 FPT and Level 5 IST
Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and drive resolution with stakeholders
Run commissioning workshops, meetings and technical reviews
Maintain issue registers, records and project reporting
Support planning, scheduling, risk management and commissioning readiness
Prepare and review commissioning reports and handover packages
Mentor junior commissioning engineers and help build team capability
Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement
Systems you'll work across




LV and HV distribution
UPS, generators and backup power
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Switchboards, transformers and protection
Earthing and grounding
Fuel and emergency power systems
SCADA, EPMS and BMS
Integrated systems testing and operational readiness
About you
Tertiary qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or an electrical trade background with solid commissioning experience
Proven electrical commissioning experience on complex building services, mission critical, healthcare, industrial or infrastructure projects
Strong technical knowledge of critical power systems (LV/HV, UPS, generators, transformers, protection, SCADA, EPMS, BMS)
Experience writing and running commissioning plans, test procedures and integrated testing programs
Experience leading site-based commissioning through testing, troubleshooting and handover
Confident with clients and stakeholders, with robust written and verbal communication
Willing to travel to project sites as required
Highly regarded
Data centre, healthcare or other mission critical experience
Commissioning accreditations such as ACG CxA, CSA, BCxA, ASHRAE BCxP, Green Star AP or LEED
Experience with commissioning management systems and Microsoft Project
Essential requirement
Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
You must also be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain higher levels if required.
What's on offer
Exposure to technically challenging, nationally significant projects
Career development, mentoring and training through a global commissioning network
A collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values technical excellence
An inclusive workplace that supports its people to grow

📌 Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Melbourne