BMS Commissioning Engineer - Data Centres

Location: Helsinki Metropolitan Area (Site-Based)
We are looking for an experienced BMS Engineer to deliver and commission complex data centre construction projects involving integrated Building Management Systems (BMS). This role is critical in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while meeting both customer and commercial expectations.
What will you do?
As a BMS Engineer, you will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from design review to commissioning and handover:
Review project specifications and designs, identifying commissioning and software-related risks together with the Project Manager.
Validate design assumptions and contribute to detailed scope of work definitions and cost estimates in collaboration with Operations.
Support proposal preparation and customer-facing documentation.
Execute software development and commissioning activities according to project requirements, managing deviations where required.
Coordinate closely with M&E contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and end users.
Provide clear progress reporting, including weekly status updates and escalation of delays or risks.
Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), integrated system testing, and site commissioning, ensuring all documentation is complete and approved.
Compile and deliver system handover documentation, including O&M manuals.
Verify installation quality, including review and approval of subcontractor electrical test documentation prior to commissioning.
Maintain accurate records of commissioning progress and system performance.
Develop, test, load, and commission BMS software and network-level controllers.
Coordinate and create relevant drawings, equipment schedules, and technical submissions.
Validate complete system functionality and troubleshoot issues across multiple disciplines.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with applicable electrical safety regulations, project standards, and site-specific Health & Safety requirements.
Promote a positive, solution-oriented mindset that enhances customer satisfaction while supporting contractual objectives.
What we look for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline, or a relevant technical apprenticeship combined with 5+ years of BMS or control systems commissioning experience.
Strong HVAC and BMS commissioning experience, including AHUs, terminal units, actuators, and controllers.
Experience in fault finding and troubleshooting electrical starters and control circuits.
Practical experience commissioning Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
Familiarity with industry-standard BMS communication protocols.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Valid Health & Safety certification or equivalent industry-recognized training.
Willingness to work onsite at data centre construction projects across the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Preferred
Previous data centre BMS commissioning experience.
Experience with one or more of the following platforms:
Johnson Controls Metasys
EasyIO
Tridium Niagara
Trend
Siemens
Schneider Electric
Experience contributing to large-scale or regulated projects, such as data centres, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical sites, or government infrastructure.
Ability to create and update graphics and assist with workstation and network configuration (training can be provided).
Valid European driving licence.
Fluency in English; Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.
What we offer
Competitive salary package, pension, and benefits.
Employment with a global company with more than 140 years of history.
Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and long-term career growth within Johnson Controls.
Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.
The opportunity to work on some of Finland's most exciting and technically advanced data centre projects.
If you are successful, you will join a company culture that promotes work-life balance, continuous learning and development, and access to wellbeing and mental health support.
Application
If you have read this far, we are glad to see you are interested. If you can see yourself in this role, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please apply via the link. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we are committed to transforming the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building technologies, we deliver innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, safety, and operational performance. With a presence in more than 150 countries and a legacy spanning over 140 years, we are shaping the future of buildings through intelligent systems, services, and a commitment to excellence.
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