Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical/ Electrical)

Location: Hochiminh city

Starting date: Q3 2026

Our Company

Headquartered in Paris, TERAO is a global consulting and engineering company involved in energy efficiency and green building engineering for 25 years. Founded on 1993, with currently 50+ team of multidisciplinary engineers, TERAO is one of the pioneers of energy-saving and sustainable buildings, and also a leading independent engineering company with worldwide presence (South-East Asia, China, Africa, and Latin America).

TERAO operates on the whole building life cycle, from design (green building specifications, energy efficiency design and calculation, etc.) to operation and maintenance (energy audits, certifications in operation, …).

TERAO capabilities include the following:

• Energy Audits level 1/2/3

• Energy efficiency projects implementation

• Commissioning missions

• Energy management (ISO 50 001, IPMVP, energy monitoring, etc.)

• Building Simulations (Energy/Thermal Modeling, Daylight Simulations, CFD, etc.)

• Sustainable Design Solutions for new constructions and renovations

• Low-carbon design (Carbon Footprint Study, LCA, sustainable materials)

• Environmental Certification Management for new construction and existing buildings (LEED, Greenmark, BREEAM, WELL, GreenRE, GBI etc.)

Since 2022, TERAO has been part of the ATIXIS Group. Together, ATIXIS and TERAO provide integrated engineering, project management, and sustainability solutions throughout the entire building lifecycle, including green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM, HQE, WELL), building performance simulations, energy audits, carbon assessments, and operational optimization.

By joining our Vietnam team, you will contribute to innovative international projects while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment committed to technical excellence and sustainable development.

Position Overview

The Commissioning Engineer supports the commissioning process by planning, coordinating, documenting, and executing commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves reviewing design documents, witnessing testing activities, developing commissioning procedures, coordinating with project stakeholders, and verifying that building systems operate in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).

Candidates with a strong background in either Mechanical Systems or Electrical Systems are encouraged to apply. Systems include but are not limited to:

• Mechanical Systems (HVAC systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), ventilation fans, heat exchangers, chilled water systems, condenser water systems, ductwork, pipework, air distribution systems, air balancing, hydronic balancing, building controls; plumbing and sanitary systems; fire protection systems, etc.)

• Electrical Systems (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, STS, PDUs, busducts, power distribution systems, lighting systems, emergency lighting, earthing & bonding, lightning protection systems, power quality monitoring, control systems, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support review of design documents, shop drawings, technical submittals, commissioning procedures, O&M manuals, from a commissioning perspective.

• Conduct site inspections to verify system installation readiness and compliance with project requirements.

• Witness and verify start-up equipment, pre-functional inspections, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing (IST).

• Monitor and track commissioning issues, and maintain commissioning documentation, issue logs, test records, and commissioning reports.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and facility operators to facilitate commissioning activities.

• Assist in the development of commissioning plans, test scripts, checklists, test procedures, and commissioning reports.

• Verify system operation, control sequences, and performance against the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and project specifications.

• Support factory witness testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and major equipment commissioning activities when required.

• Participate in project meetings and provide commissioning-related technical input to support project delivery.

• Promote safe working practices and ensure commissioning activities are conducted in accordance with project safety requirements.

• Support training sessions, handover activities, and review of operation and maintenance documentation.

• Work collaboratively with the project team and contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes and procedures.

• Support project administration, document control, and commissioning record management.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related disciplines.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Commissioning, Testing & Commissioning (T&C), MEP Construction, Building Services, or Facility Operations.

• Good understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Building Automation Systems.

• Hands-on knowledge of PC applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.

• Understanding of commissioning processes for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems.

• Experience in preparing test procedures, checklists, and commissioning reports is preferred.

• Familiarity with ASHRAE, CIBSE, BSRIA, IEC, TCVN, and QCVN standards is an advantage.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Willingness to travel to project sites across Vietnam.

Benefits

• Attractive salary;

• 13th-month and Tet salary bonus;

• Salary review every 6 months;

• Social insurance in accordance with the Labor Law;

• 15 days of annual leaves per year;

• Gift or allowance for holidays, weddings, sicknesses, etc.;

• Company trips & other team-building activities;

• Passionate, talented, young, and driven colleagues;

• Unlimited potential for your career growth because we are small and fast-growing;

• Free snacks, tea, and coffee for a tea break on a regular basis.