About this role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
As a Lead Electrical Commissioning Manager, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of complex electrical and building services systems across high-profile projects. You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of all electrical commissioning activities, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction across mission-critical and large-scale developments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the end-to-end electrical commissioning process across large-scale, complex projects.
• Develop and implement electrical commissioning strategies, schedules, scopes, and resource plans aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure all electrical systems (LV/MV power, UPS, generators, lighting, earthing, and associated control systems) are commissioned in accordance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate electrical commissioning activities with clients, general contractors, consultants, system vendors, and other discipline leads.
• Oversee integration and interface testing between electrical systems and BMS, life safety, and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and report on commissioning progress, identifying risks, constraints, and non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Produce comprehensive electrical commissioning plans, test scripts, technical reports, test documentation, and validation records.
• Provide expert input into electrical design reviews, technical submittals, method statements, FAT/SAT procedures, and functional performance testing.
• Support tender development and provide technical input into proposal and bid documentation related to electrical commissioning.
• Ensure strict compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times.
• Lead, mentor, and support commissioning engineers and site teams, promoting best practices and consistent delivery.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of internal commissioning systems, tools, and processes.
Your Profile
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ proven experience in electrical commissioning and project leadership roles within the building services and mission-critical sector.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems commissioning, industry standards, testing methodologies, and quality management processes.
• Demonstrated experience with critical power systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, protection systems, and power monitoring.
• Professional membership in a relevant engineering institution is an advantage.
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership, coordination, and client-facing skills.
• Highly organised, self-driven, and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office and electrical commissioning, testing, and reporting tools.
• Flexibility to travel and work on-site as required.
Required Qualifications
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably required.
• Must be an experienced electrical engineer or senior field specialist with an excellent understanding of MEP systems, power distribution, critical infrastructure, controls, and the testing & balancing (T&B) interface.
• Must have strong computer skills and effective technical documentation capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the organization of design documentation, multidisciplinary design coordination, and the delivery of design and construction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, commissioning processes, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting principles and financial management tools.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work effectively while managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• A proactive attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee-owned culture.
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- A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
- Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
- Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
- Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
- Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
- Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
- Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage the electrical commissioning process across large-scale projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Oversee integration testing and produce comprehensive commissioning documentation.
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