Senior Commissioning Director – Data Centres

Location: Australia
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Level: Senior Leadership

We’re working with a well-established Data Centre business that is continuing to expand its operations across Australia and is looking to appoint a Senior Commissioning Director to lead commissioning across a growing portfolio of critical infrastructure projects.

This is a senior leadership position, working across development, design, construction and commissioning to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commissioning activities across major Data Centre projects from design through to handover.

• Develop and manage commissioning strategies, processes and programmes across multiple projects.

• Provide senior technical leadership across MEP systems, including electrical, mechanical, controls and integrated systems testing.

• Lead and develop internal commissioning teams, consultants and specialist contractors.

• Work closely with Development, Design, Construction, Operations and Project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage Commissioning Agents and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

• Oversee IST, functional performance testing and final handover into operations.

• Identify commissioning risks and drive solutions across complex, high-value projects.

• Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures and best practices across the business.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's commissioning function.

About You

• Significant experience within Data Centre / Mission Critical commissioning.

• Strong understanding of MEP systems and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

• Proven experience leading commissioning on large-scale or hyperscale Data Centre projects.

• Previous experience managing commissioning teams, consultants and contractors.

• Comfortable operating at a senior stakeholder / executive level.

• Strong understanding of the full Data Centre project lifecycle from design through construction, commissioning and operational handover.

• Experience working for a Data Centre developer/operator, commissioning consultancy, contractor or similar organisation.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position within an established and growing Data Centre business.

• Opportunity to take ownership of commissioning strategy across a significant Australian portfolio.

• Exposure to major hyperscale / critical infrastructure projects.

• Competitive senior-level remuneration package, with scope for $350k–$400k+ total compensation depending on experience and level.

• Long-term career progression within a growing Data Centre platform.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated BAS Hardware Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting hardware solutions for Building Automation Systems (BAS), including HVAC controls, field controllers, sensors, actuators, control panels, and building management system (BMS) infrastructure.

This role is ideal for an engineering professional with a strong understanding of building automation hardware, electrical design, control systems, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware solutions for Building Automation Systems, including HVAC control systems and building management platforms.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and hardware design documentation.
• Select and specify controllers, input/output (I/O) modules, sensors, actuators, relays, power supplies, and communication interfaces.
• Develop and review control panel designs, wiring specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical submittals.
• Collaborate with software engineers, controls engineers, project managers, commissioning teams, and field technicians.
• Support the integration of BAS hardware with HVAC equipment and building management systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and other applicable communication standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, support testing and commissioning, and resolve design-related problems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, project specifications, and company quality requirements.
• Review vendor documentation and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and installation teams.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, design revisions, and project documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in BAS, BMS, HVAC controls, industrial controls, or building automation hardware design.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, control panel design, wiring diagrams, and electrical components.
• Familiarity with BAS controllers, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, relays, and control power systems.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet-based control networks.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, or comparable CAD software.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, equipment submittals, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Automation Technician with Niagara N4 certification to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), with expertise in Niagara N4-based control systems.

This role is suited to a technically strong professional who can independently manage complex BAS service and project assignments, troubleshoot system-level issues, support system integrations, and deliver reliable building controls solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, program, and commission Building Automation Systems using the Niagara N4 platform.
• Develop and modify Niagara N4 station logic, graphics, schedules, alarms, trends, and control sequences.
• Troubleshoot BAS hardware, software, network communication, and field device issues.
• Configure and integrate DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, VAV boxes, AHUs, chillers, boilers, and other HVAC equipment.
• Work with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and other applicable building automation communication protocols.
• Perform system startup, point-to-point checkout, functional testing, commissioning, and system optimization.
• Diagnose communication issues between supervisory controllers, field controllers, and third-party equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and project specifications

Required Qualifications

• Niagara N4 certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in building automation, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS service, or commissioning.
• Strong practical experience with Niagara N4 Workbench and Niagara-based control systems.
• Experience with DDC controllers, BAS networks, HVAC control sequences, and field devices.
• Working knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, and IP networking fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot control panels, field wiring, communication networks, sensors, actuators, and controller-level issues.
• Experience commissioning and servicing commercial HVAC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate with project teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites within the Las Vegas area as required.

Electrical Commissioning Project Manager | Hyperscale Data Centers

📍 Monday- Friday travel 
💰 $140,000- $160,000 with quarterly commissioning scheme up to 50% base salary 

Suitable with a strong electrical contractor background delivering hyperscale data center projects.

Key experience includes:

• Electrical commissioning, QA/QC and quality assurance.

• Electrical safety, LOTO, NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance.

• Managing electrical contractors, subcontractors and site teams.

• Leading commissioning, startup, testing and handover.

• Driving safety, schedule and quality across multiple sites  

Senior Product Manager – Switchboards | Remote, USA 

Remote with 20% travel

$180,000- $200,000 

I'm working with a leading organisation in the electrical power distribution and critical infrastructure market looking to appoint a Senior Product Manager to drive product strategy, innovation and commercial growth.

Key responsibilities: 

• Own product strategy, roadmaps and full product lifecycle.

• Lead the Product Development Process (PDP) from concept through launch.

• Drive Voice of Customer (VOC), market research and competitive analysis.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing.

• Improve product profitability, pricing and market share.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years in product management, product engineering or electrical/mechanical engineering.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution, switchboards or data centres.

• Required: hands-on technical experience with UL 891 low-voltage switchboards.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.

Interested in discussing the opportunity? Send me a message for more details. 

Electrical Owner’s Representative – Hyperscale Data Centre
Location: Austria (on site)
Client: Leading global hyperscaler (client-side role)
Engagement: Long-term contract

The role

Edison Smart is looking for an Electrical Owner’s Representative to work client-side for a leading global hyperscaler on a new data centre in Austria. You’ll be the client’s electrical lead on site, making sure the general contractor and its subcontractors deliver the electrical systems to the client’s standards, on time and to a high quality.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee installation of all electrical systems on the client’s behalf, including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, busway, PDUs/RPPs, cabling, earthing and EPMS.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks, and drive issues through to close-out.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs and method statements for electrical scope.
• Witness factory and site acceptance testing, and support energisation and commissioning from L1 through to L5.
• Attend owner, architect and contractor (OAC) meetings, coordination meetings and pre-installation meetings, and report progress, risks and escalations to the client team.
• Champion safety and quality culture across contractors and trades, including safe energisation practices.

Requirements

• Strong electrical construction background, ideally from a general contractor, electrical contractor or construction management role.
• Experience delivering electrical scope on data centres or other mission-critical facilities (hyperscale experience preferred).
• Solid working knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, critical power systems and how they’re energised and commissioned.
• Familiarity with European electrical standards (EN/IEC, and ÖVE an advantage).
• Confident working with GCs, subcontractors, commissioning agents and owner teams.
• Fluent English (essential). German is a strong advantage.
• Able to work on site in Upper Austria.

Why apply?

• Client-side role on a flagship hyperscale project
• Long-term opportunity in a growing European market
• Competitive day rate

Mechanical Owner’s Representative – Hyperscale Data Centre
Location: Austria (on site)
Client: Leading global hyperscaler (client-side role)
Engagement: Long-term contract

The role

Edison Smart is looking for a Mechanical Owner’s Representative to work client-side for a leading global hyperscaler on a new data centre in Austria. You’ll be the client’s mechanical lead on site, making sure the general contractor and its subcontractors deliver the mechanical systems to the client’s standards, on time and to a high quality.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee installation of all mechanical systems on the client’s behalf, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, chilled water and heat recovery systems, pipework and HVAC.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks, and drive issues through to close-out.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs and method statements for mechanical scope.
• Witness factory and site acceptance testing, and support commissioning from L1 through to L5.
• Attend owner, architect and contractor (OAC) meetings, coordination meetings and pre-installation meetings, and report progress, risks and escalations to the client team.
• Champion safety and quality culture across contractors and trades.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical construction background, ideally from a general contractor, MEP contractor or construction management role.
• Experience delivering mechanical scope on data centres or other mission-critical facilities (hyperscale experience preferred).
• Solid working knowledge of chilled water plants, HVAC and cooling systems, and how they’re commissioned.
• Confident working with GCs, subcontractors, commissioning agents and owner teams.
• Fluent English (essential). German is a strong advantage.
• Able to work on site in Upper Austria.

Why apply?

• Client-side role on a flagship hyperscale project
• Long-term opportunity in a growing European market
• Competitive day rate

Building Automation & Energy Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON
Industry: Building Automation, Energy Management & Building Performance

About the Role

We are working with a specialist building performance and engineering consultancy in the Greater Toronto Area that is looking to hire a Building Automation & Energy Engineer to support its continued growth.

This is an opportunity to work on a range of building automation, energy optimization and building performance projects, helping clients improve energy efficiency, system performance and overall building operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building automation and HVAC controls, with an interest in energy management, commissioning and optimizing building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, assess and optimize building automation and control systems across commercial and institutional buildings.

• Analyse building energy consumption and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• Review HVAC systems, sequences of operation, control strategies and building performance data.

• Support building commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting and verification of system performance.

• Conduct building assessments, energy audits and technical investigations to identify operational inefficiencies.

• Develop recommendations for improving building performance, sustainability and energy management.

• Work with clients, contractors, consultants and other engineering professionals to deliver technical solutions.

• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation and recommendations for clients.

• Support the integration of building automation systems with energy monitoring and analytics platforms.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in building automation, HVAC controls, energy engineering or building performance.

• Understanding of BMS/BAS architecture, HVAC control sequences and building mechanical systems.

• Experience with building commissioning, energy analysis, system optimization or controls troubleshooting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and project teams.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or working towards it, would be an advantage.

• Experience with energy modelling, building analytics or sustainability standards would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a specialist engineering consultancy with a focus on building performance and energy efficiency.

• Exposure to a diverse range of building automation, commissioning and energy optimization projects.

• A technically focused role with opportunities to develop expertise across smart buildings and energy management.

• Direct involvement in projects that improve building efficiency, operational performance and sustainability.

• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for long-term professional development.

Interested?

If you have experience in building automation, HVAC controls or energy engineering and are looking for your next opportunity in Toronto, get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Electrical Product Design Engineer 
Menasha, WI | Onsite | 10–25% Travel

$120,000 base salary 

Flexibility for remote work, which can be discussed at interview 

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Product Design Engineer to join a growing Product Engineering team developing innovative power distribution products for data centers, switchboards, EV charging systems and other critical infrastructure applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical components, assemblies and low-voltage systems.

• Create 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, electrical schematics and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Support PLC controls, component selection, wiring and assembly design.

• Manage engineering changes, technical documentation and design reviews.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers and engineering teams.

• Support prototype builds, production troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally in electrical product design.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or CATIA.

• Knowledge of low-voltage electrical circuits, PLC controllers and electrical equipment.

• Experience with manufacturing, BOMs and engineering change processes is advantageous.

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, between 7 AM and 5 PM.

Interested in developing innovative electrical products for the data center and power distribution markets? Get in touch to learn more.

Founding Engineer, Simulation & Robot Learning

New York City | Onsite, 5 days | $150k to $300k + equity

Early stage humanoid startup in NYC, building robots that do real manipulation work. Small founding team, serious backing, and moving fast. Not a corporate gig. 

What you’ll do

• Build the sim environments, tasks and evals the whole robot learning stack runs on
• Train manipulation policies and get them working on real hardware, not just in sim
• Own sim to real transfer end to end
• Build the tooling for data generation, training and evaluation from scratch

What we need

• Hands on robot learning or simulation experience, with learned behaviour deployed on physical robots
• Strong sim, system ID and sim to real fundamentals
• Python plus a modern ML framework (PyTorch, JAX etc.)

Nice to have

• Sim infrastructure or dev tooling
• Deformable manipulation
• Large scale training systems

Who this suits
Engineers who want to ship, not sit in meetings. Big tech or top lab background looking to go founding level and own something properly. Early career exceptional profiles considered, it’s about what you’ve built.