Commissioning Engineer

Job Description: Commissioning Engineer (Data Centre Projects)
Position Title: Commissioning Engineer
Company: Otaka Engineering
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract
Industry: Data Centre / Mission Critical Facilities / M&E Engineering

Otaka Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commissioning Engineer to join our growing Data Centre Project Team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting commissioning activities for mission-critical systems to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Commissioning Planning & Coordination:
- Assist in developing commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and test scripts for data centre projects.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and facility operators.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated during project development.
- Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) activities.

Testing & Commissioning:
- Execute and witness commissioning tests for:
> Electrical systems (LV/MV switchgear, UPS, generators, transformers, STS, PDU)
> Mechanical systems (CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers)
Fire protection and detection systems
> Building Management Systems (BMS)
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems
- Verify equipment performance against design specifications and client requirements.
- Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate corrective actions with project stakeholders.
- Ensure all systems achieve required reliability, redundancy, and operational performance standards.

Documentation & Reporting:
- Prepare commissioning procedures, method statements, checklists, and reports.
- Maintain comprehensive commissioning records and test documentation.
- Review and validate vendor test reports and as-built documentation.
- Prepare final commissioning and handover packages for clients.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, local regulations, and industry standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements.
- Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes throughout project execution.
- Participate in risk assessments and safety briefings before testing activities.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience
- 2–8 years of commissioning, testing, or M&E engineering experience.
- Experience in data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or industrial projects is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Tier III/Tier IV data centre environments is advantageous.

Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical building services systems.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and functional performance testing.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and DCIM systems is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and commissioning documentation tools.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Willingness to work on-site and support testing activities during off-hours when required.

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile data centre projects in Singapore and the region.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Career growth within a rapidly expanding engineering organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV/Resume
Expected salary
Notice period/availability
Relevant project experience in data centres or mission-critical facilities
Join Otaka Engineering and play a key role in delivering world-class data centre infrastructure across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.