Mission critical & data centre projects | Australian Citizenship required
Chandler Macleod is partnering with a leading global engineering and design consultancy to appoint a Commissioning Engineer – Mechanical to their growing Melbourne commissioning team.
You'll deliver mechanical commissioning on complex projects across data centres, healthcare, critical infrastructure and building services, and grow your career within a respected international commissioning network.
About the role
You'll plan, coordinate, test and deliver commissioning across a varied portfolio, with a strong focus on mission critical facilities.
The role suits someone who can work independently on site, contribute actively to project delivery, and work confidently with contractors, vendors, consultants and clients.
Key responsibilities
Deliver commissioning across all project phases, from planning and testing through to handover
Prepare, review and implement Commissioning Management Plans, test procedures and documentation
Review contractor and vendor commissioning plans and test scripts
Take part in and lead FATs, FWTs, site inspections and functional performance testing
Carry out and oversee commissioning from installation verification through to integrated systems testing
Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them
Maintain issue registers, records and project reporting
Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, vendors and facility operators
Lead and contribute to commissioning meetings, planning and risk management
Prepare and review final commissioning reports and handover packages
Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement
Systems you'll work across




HVAC and critical cooling
Chilled water, condenser water and hydronic systems
CRAC units
CDUs and direct-to-chip liquid cooling
Air and water TAB
Smoke control and pressurisation
Fire protection and hydraulic services
BMS, EPMS and critical environmental controls
About you
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or a mechanical trade background with solid commissioning experience
Commissioning experience in building services, mission critical, healthcare or similar environments
Strong knowledge of mechanical building systems, including HVAC, chilled water, hydronics, fire protection and critical cooling
Experience with equipment inspections, FATs and FWTs
Experience supporting or delivering site-based commissioning on complex projects
Strong troubleshooting skills and clear written and verbal communication
Able to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
Willing to travel to project sites as required
Highly regarded
Data centre, healthcare or other critical environment 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 team-oriented, multidisciplinary team that values technical excellence
An inclusive workplace that supports its people to grow

📌 Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Melbourne