Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning team and support the successful delivery of mission-critical Data Centre projects.
This role is responsible for executing the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of critical electrical systems, ensuring all installations are fully operational, compliant with project specifications, and ready for client handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute commissioning activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans and project requirements.
- Commission and test Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, and power distribution systems.
- Verify protection settings, coordination studies, and support electrical energization and system start-up activities.
- Conduct and document pre-functional inspections, Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Identify and resolve commissioning issues while maintaining accurate testing records and reports.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and client representatives.
- Support client witnessing, operator training, and final project handover activities.
- Ensure testing activities are completed safely and in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of commissioning experience in MEP, mission-critical, or Data Centre projects.
- Mandatory experience in Data Centre commissioning projects.
- Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, power distribution, and protection systems.
- Experience with Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Functional Performance Testing (FPT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and electrical system start-up.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and testing teams.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical reporting skills.