Commissioning Engineer

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hays Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Work on High-Profile, Mission-Critical Projects
  • End-to-End Project Involvement
  • Collaborative, Specialist Team

Commissioning Engineer | All levels Considered | Mission Critical

Your new company

My client has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across critical infrastructure projects. With a growing portfolio that includes data centres, healthcare, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities, they are expanding their Melbourne team to meet increasing demand. My client is open to candidates at various levels of their career from a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Your new role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring systems are installed, tested, and commissioned to meet project specifications and industry standards. You'll work across a variety of projects, collaborating with contractors, consultants, and clients to deliver successful outcomes. Depending on your experience, you may lead commissioning activities, manage subcontractors, and contribute to project planning and delivery.

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute commissioning activities for mechanical or electrical systems
  • Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification
  • Review technical documentation and commissioning plans
  • Liaise with project teams, contractors, and clients
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Produce detailed commissioning reports and documentation

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree or trade qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Experience in commissioning building services, data centres, or industrial systems
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Ability to work independently or lead a team, depending on experience level

Highly regarded:

  • Experience with HVAC, BMS, power distribution, or critical infrastructure
  • Exposure to Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environments
  • Commissioning management experience (for senior candidates)

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
  • Supportive team culture with clear career development pathways
  • Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance
  • Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and project types

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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