Data Centre Electrical Commissioning Manager
Location: Norway
Employment Type: 12 month contract + extensions 

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end commissioning of electrical systems within high-performance data centres. This role is critical in ensuring systems meet design specifications, client expectations, and operational reliability—particularly within facilities interfacing with the utility grid and on-site power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical commissioning process from design review through site execution and final handover.
• Oversee the testing and validation of LV and MV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, busbar, and critical power systems.
• Coordinate and manage integrated system testing (IST), including simulation of grid interactions and failover scenarios.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation including plans, method statements, test scripts, and reports.
• Ensure all electrical systems comply with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers, general contractors, OEMs, vendors, and client teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage and supervise commissioning agents, electricians, and third-party vendors on-site.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical guidance on-site during commissioning phases.
• Ensure robust interface testing between facility grid systems (utility connection, HV substations) and critical site infrastructure.
• Support capacity planning, load testing, and power management optimization across phases of delivery.
• Contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement, and commissioning standards development.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of electrical commissioning experience in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Proven expertise with facility grid infrastructure and interaction with utility power sources.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), fault detection, and isolation.
• Familiarity with commissioning protocols such as ASHRAE/NIBS or IST standards.
• Experience with SCADA, BMS, and EPMS integration testing is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, AP/CP duties, or CxA) are a plus.

If you are in the market available for a new project within Electrical Commissioning on a Data Centre then get in touch via the application or email me at nickbolding@edisonsmart.com

About Edison Smart

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