Electrical Commissioning Specialist, Granlund Oy, Finland

About the role

The Electrical Commissioning Specialist participates in the commissioning process for electrical systems within their assigned scope, covering levels L0–L6. They review designs and test documentation, monitor test execution, evaluate results, and ensure that deficiencies are rectified prior to handover.

Operating Environment and Interfaces

The role operates within a multidisciplinary, international data center environment, working in close collaboration with commissioning management, the client, designers, contractors, equipment suppliers, and the operations team, as well as specialists in BAS, EPMS, cooling, security, and telecommunications. Testing phases may require evening, night, or weekend work, as well as travel to attend FWT sessions.

Value proposition

• A key role in the safe and controlled commissioning of a technically demanding data center.
• An opportunity to work with critical electrical systems and integrated testing in an international environment.
• A vantage point at the interface of the client, commissioning organization, designers, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Support from Granlund’s extensive expertise in data centers, electrical systems, automation, and project management.

Work tasks

• Reviewing and developing commissioning plans, responsibility matrixes, test programs, test scripts and acceptance criteria.
• Assessing the commissioning readiness of equipment and systems prior to the start of testing phases.
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), evaluating results, and documenting findings.
• Providing technical support for L2-level equipment and installation inspections, as well as L3-level start-up and functional tests.
• Planning, monitoring, verifying results for L4-level system and functional tests.
• Supporting the planning and execution of the L5 Integrated System Test (IST) phase and verifying inter-system functionality.
• Checking the operation of BAS and EPMS systems, as well as monitoring, alarm, metering, and control interfaces for electrical systems.
• Technically evaluating the testing of UPS, backup power, LV/MV distribution, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and other critical electrical systems within the assigned scope.
• Logging test deviations, deficiencies, and operational risks into the system; assigning responsibilities, prioritizing issues, and tracking their resolution and closure.
• Participation in commissioning meetings, technical troubleshooting sessions, punch-list inspections, and handover readiness assessments.
• Technical review of operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation, test reports, and final commissioning documentation.

We are looking for

The person we are looking for holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, alongside several years of hands-on experience in testing, commissioning, or maintaining complex electrical systems. Experience in data centers or other mission-critical environments, such as power plants, hospitals, or industrial facilities, is essential, combined with a proven track record in managing test programs, cross-disciplinary interfaces, and technical problem-solving under pressure.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in critical power distribution, protection principles, and the complete L0–L6 commissioning lifecycle, including BAS/EPMS interfaces and integrated system testing logic. They must be analytical, highly organized, and fluent in English, with a strong ability to evaluate technical documentation, perform root-cause analysis on test deviations, and independently drive issue resolution. Additionally, this role requires a willingness to work on-site around Finland, handle non-standard working hours when needed, and start on short notice in an international project environment.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Granlund Oy

Founded in 1960, Granlund is a real estate and construction group dedicated to improving the functionality, intelligence, and human well-being of the built environment. Granlund's business areas include MEP (building services) design, architectural design, structural engineering, construction management and supervision, consulting, and software solutions. Granlund operates offices in Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

Granlund is a growing Finnish expert organization that places strong emphasis on skill development and long-term career growth. The company believes in nurturing the experts of tomorrow and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to advance according to their personal interests and strengths.