Company Description
At FPC Global, our people are our greatest asset. We’re a fast growing, cutting-edge global consultancy where collaboration, innovation, and ambition come together to deliver exceptional outcomes across the full building lifecycle.
As we continue our growth to meet increasing client demand, our specialists teams are expanding across the UK, Americas, EMEA, India and APAC with a focus on Corporate Real Estate, Commercial Development, Technology and Datacenters.
Why FPC? We partner with the most exciting ambitious clients to deliver integrated, advanced technology and engineering services - setting new benchmarks for sustainability, digital transformation and building performance. We thrive in complex industries and global organisations, driving the digitisation of large scale real estate portfolios investing in optimised, cyber secure, data driven building performance.
We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. That’s why we foster a culture where voices are heard, initiative is encouraged, and careers are built with purpose.
Job Description
Due to continued growth and recent project awards, FPC Global is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer with proven experience delivering Tier III / Tier IV-aligned data centre infrastructure.
This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and leadership of electrical commissioning activities across complex mission-critical facilities, ensuring systems meet design intent, availability objectives and operational readiness requirements in line with Uptime Institute, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
The position is site-centric and requires hands-on leadership through Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including failure mode and fault tolerance validation.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Commissioning Leadership
Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Develop and execute IST strategies and scripts aligned with Uptime Institute methodology.
Lead failure mode testing, redundancy validation, and fault tolerance demonstrations.
Coordinate black-building, partial load, and full load testing scenarios.
FAT / SAT / Functional Testing
Manage and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for major electrical equipment.
Lead Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to verify system operation under normal, abnormal and failure conditions.
Design & Technical Assurance
Perform design and peer reviews at all project stages from a commissionability and operational resilience perspective.
Review electrical schematics, single line diagrams, protection philosophies and vendor technical submittals.
EPMS / BMS / Controls Integration
Validate integration of electrical systems with EPMS and BMS platforms.
Verify alarms, trending, sequencing, interlocks, and operational visibility during IST.
Project Interface & Coordination
Work closely with project managers, construction teams, MEP contractors, OEMs, and client representatives.
Coordinate with mechanical and IT commissioning teams to ensure holistic system integration.
Documentation & Handover
Compliance & Standards
Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:
Uptime Institute Tier Standards
IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, local codes
Maintain strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Issue Resolution & Risk Management
Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system deficiencies during commissioning.
Mitigate risk to programme, safety, and availability objectives.
Health, Safety & Leadership
Enforce site HSE compliance including RAMS reviews, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
Lead and mentor commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Tech / B.E. or equivalent).
10+ years experience in electrical testing and commissioning of complex facilities.
Minimum 5 years commissioning data centres or mission-critical infrastructure, including demonstrable leadership of IST activities.
Technical Experience
Documentation & Technical Output
Development of commissioning specifications, scripts and methodologies.
Review and validation of sequences of operation and control philosophies.
Production of detailed technical and executive-level reports.
Tools & Platforms
EPMS, BMS and digital commissioning tools.
AutoCAD / BIM / Visio.
Exposure to cloud platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and data analytics.
Familiarity with RIBA / AIA stages of work or international equivalents.
Experience with FDD and automated commissioning systems is advantageous.
Additional Information
Why Join FPC?
At FPC, we’re not just a company—we’re a thriving community where innovation flourishes, ideas are celebrated, and careers are shaped. When you join us, you become part of a dynamic team that:
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Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and bold ambition.
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Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration, we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas, take initiative, and grow in your career.
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Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, and ensure every voice is heard—while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
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Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic, high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting, positive impact on the world.
Together, we’ll build tomorrow’s digital planet—and you’ll be part of something truly extraordinary.
