ELV Testing & Commissioning Engineer

About the role

The ELV testing and commissioning engineer supervises and coordinates electrical and low-voltage (ELV) testing and commissioning on construction or MEP projects. The goal is to ensure all systems are installed, tested and commissioned according to approved project specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and applicable standards, so that inspections go smoothly, systems perform and the project is handed over on time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and approving electrical and ELV testing and commissioning method statements.
• Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical and ELV systems and verify that pre-commissioning and commissioning follow approved method statements and ITPs.
• Check that installation works are complete and ready before testing and commissioning begins.
• Supervise functional testing, integrated systems testing and performance verification.
• Coordinate inspections and testing with consultants, clients, authorities, operators and third-party agencies.
• Prepare commissioning schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Ensure testing instruments, equipment and materials are available and ready.
• Coordinate system energization and ensure compliance with permit requirements.
• Help resolve technical issues, defects and non-conformities.
• Maintain commissioning records, test reports and technical documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in electrical and ELV testing and commissioning on construction or MEP projects.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, authorities and third-party inspection agencies.

Required skills

• Knowledge of electrical and ELV systems installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Functional testing, integrated systems testing and performance verification.
• Familiarity with method statements, ITPs, commissioning procedures and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of commissioning schedules, energization procedures and permit-to-work requirements.