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# Electrical Commissioning Engineer at CAI

- **Company:** CAI
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-03-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cagents/87e7a935-777d-4413-9bf6-353f0b6f6087

## Job description

About CAI:

CAI was established in 1996, it has grown year over year to more than 750 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Are you ready?

Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

- We act with integrity
- We serve each other
- We serve society
- We work for our future.

We strongly believe that one person’s success is everyone’s success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We place Team Before Self, demonstrate Respect for Others, and possess a can-do attitude. That is how we have grown exponentially.

The role:

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer provides direction of all electrical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement through turn over to the client. He/she will be expected to execute against the project schedule through the coordination of contractors and/or vendors to complete the desired electrical system testing while ensuring the safety of oneself and other project personnel.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and steer all electrical commissioning and testing activities for all contracted testing and commissioning work related to electrical systems at the client`s site according to agreed Scope of Works.
- Act as technical expert and advisory for the client, advising on feasibility, practicality and any cost, resource impact of solution, methods and work procedures at all stages of the commissioning process.
- Fulfil the role of on-site technical lead and coordinate obtaining correct information from equipment vendors, client, contactors and site owners to make decision and lead.
- Participate and contribute to meetings with the client, consultants, other contractors to provide expert technical opinion. Work with all commissioning stakeholders to sign-off and commit to a common and agreed commissioning deliverables scope and outline items.
- Ensuring all relevant certification and required documentation have been provided by construction contractors, equipment/system vendors to be approved and used as reference for commissioning documentation development.
- Review, check, analyze, and provide opinion on design documents such as BoD, OPR, electrical drawings, schematics, diagrams and installation drawings as well as approve documents meeting commissioning requirements of the client.
- Support engineering and commissioning deliverables development, working together with team members
- Develop, create, review and achieve approval of test scripts, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
- Develop, create, review, achieve approval and initiate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) or Factory Witness Tests (FWT)according to the needs of the client
- Ensure delivery quality is consistent with testing and commissioning requirement from client and the tested outcome is consistent with the client`s desired specification and performance requirements
- Enforce and work to the client`s project timelines and supervise electrical commissioning activities according to the client`s commissioning schedule and timeline
- Manage the progress of work through task completion progress tracking and regular work completion status updates. Pro-actively and regularly update, provide feedback and communicate on work progress with internal teams, Project Manager and client team on work progress
- Create and develop regular technical reports regarding commissioning project status
- Using expert knowledge to identify and create an informed opinion, clearly and transparently communicate to the Project Manager, Client Manager on issues, opportunities, challenges or risks to project schedule and resourcing during any stage of work
- Track potential changes during job progression and have competency in understanding identifying scope variation (potential scope and requirement changes) and how it affects commissioning schedule, budgeting and initially defined commissioning targets
- Collaborate closely with Project Manager when quantifying any scope variation including any price, budget or resource change and to assist in developing mitigation or contingency plans.

Critical Skills and Knowledge

- Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of OSHA (or equivalent) safety requirements.
- Good written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical P&IDs.
- Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
- Knowledge of Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, Uninterruptable Power Sources (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators & Load Banks. Candidates need to be either SGP citizen or PR holder

Working Environment: Extensive travel (75%) Construction environment

SIGN-ON BONUS available for senior candidates

CAI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

## About CAI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CAI is a global professional services firm that accelerates operational readiness and excellence for life sciences and mission-critical facilities through commissioning, validation, engineering, and digital transformation expertise.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; raised a venture round in May 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device manufacturing) and Mission Critical (data centers, high-tech facilities)
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise-level pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, data center operators, and regulated manufacturers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Making what’s next possible” by delivering precision, efficiency, and innovation through commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness services.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q)**: End-to-end commissioning and qualification services for new and modified facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
- **Validation Services**: Computer Systems Validation (CSV), cleaning validation, process validation, and equipment validation for life sciences clients.
- **Automation & Digital Transformation**: Automation engineering, digital twin solutions, and technology integration to improve facility performance and data integrity.
- **Building Commissioning**: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing commissioning for mission-critical buildings, including data centers and commercial facilities.
- **Human Performance & Operational Excellence**: Consulting and training programs to reduce human error, improve safety, and optimize asset management.
- **Project Management**: Owner’s project management and full-scale operations support for complex capital projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of ~$10.2M (as of latest available data); Total Funding – venture round raised in May 2026 (amount undisclosed, 1 investor)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One venture investor (May 2026 round); strategic partnerships with technology vendors (unspecified) and participation in industry bodies such as ASHRAE, ASTM, BCA, and ISPE.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Employee headcount of 562, up 2.6% YoY
  - LinkedIn followers surged 72.3% over the past year, indicating strong brand interest
  - 84 active job postings globally
  - Offices in 5 countries (US, Ireland, Singapore, China, Australia) and operations across 21 countries
  - Clients include top pharma firms (Pfizer, Eli Lilly, MSD, Novartis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

## Competitive Advantages
- **30 years of deep domain expertise** in highly regulated environments, giving CAI a track record that few competitors can match.
- **Elite, credentialed talent** – team members are active in nearly 30 professional societies and help set industry standards (ASHRAE, ISPE, ASTM, BCA).
- **Global footprint with local delivery** – ability to support multinational clients across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- **End-to-end lifecycle support** – from commissioning and validation to digital transformation and operational excellence – reducing handoff risks.
- **Strong alumni pipeline to/from top pharma** – CAI attracts talent from Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb, and others, signaling deep industry credibility.

## Strategic Focus
- **Investing in Digital Transformation** – leveraging digital twin technology and automation to drive efficiency for clients.
- **Expanding Mission Critical Services** – actively hiring Data Center Commissioning Project Managers and Engineers in the US and Europe.
- **Sustainability Integration** – weaving green building practices (LEED, Net Zero Energy) into all client engagements.
- **Talent Development** – emphasizing top-tier training and career progression to retain high-knowledge employees.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture of teamwork and continuous improvement** – employee testimonials highlight a supportive team environment and commitment to process excellence.
- **Global, varied projects** – work on high-impact projects for leading pharma and data center clients across 21 countries.
- **Clear career growth** – career/professional development opportunities, exposure to multiple disciplines (validation, automation, commissioning, human performance).
- **Benefits package** – comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, competitive 401(k) contribution, income protection, and additional local-region benefits.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy** – roles vary; many positions are client-site based (e.g., commissioning engineers travel to data centers or manufacturing sites). Some office locations available.
- **Engineering culture** – strong focus on quality, problem-solving, and precision; ideal for engineers, validation specialists, and project managers who thrive in regulated environments.

## Sources
1. [caiready.com](https://caiready.com/) – Company homepage and about page
2. [caiready.com/about](https://caiready.com/about/) – Company history and mission
3. [caiready.com/careers](https://caiready.com/careers/) – Careers page with benefits and culture
4. [linkedin.com/company/caiconnected](https://linkedin.com/company/caiconnected) – LinkedIn company profile and employee data
5. [jobs.lever.co/cagents](https://jobs.lever.co/cagents) – Active job postings

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