Commissioning Engineer - Smart Building Systems

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers is seeking a skilled BMS Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning, testing, and handover of Building Management Systems on our Dubai projects.

You will configure controllers, verify sequences, alarms, and integration with third-party systems, while ensuring compliance with project specs, drawings, client requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation engineering.
• 3–7 years of BMS commissioning, testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on experience with BMS platforms, controllers, and field devices.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and building automation principles.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, KNX or LonWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, troubleshoot and verify BMS systems.
• Configure BMS controllers, field devices, sensors and servers.
• Verify points, graphics, sequences of operation and alarms.
• Conduct FAT/SAT and client demonstrations.
• Prepare commissioning reports and handover documents.

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

BACnet

Modbus

KNX

LonWorks

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Eng.

Tools

BMS platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled BMS Commissioning Engineer responsible for the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover of Building Management Systems (BMS). The successful candidate will ensure that BMS installations are operating efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and functional verification of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Configure and commission BMS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, panels, servers, workstations, and associated software.
• Verify BMS points, graphics, sequences of operation, alarms, trends, schedules, and control strategies as per approved project requirements.
• Conduct point-to-point checks, loop checks, functional performance testing, and system optimization.
• Integrate BMS with third-party systems such as HVAC equipment, Fire Alarm Systems, Energy Management Systems, Electrical Systems, and other building services using communication protocols.
• Work with protocols including BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks, or other relevant communication interfaces.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, MEP contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth commissioning activities.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and client demonstrations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, communication, and control-related issues.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, point lists, cause-and-effect documentation, as-built documentation, and handover documents.
• Provide technical support during project execution, testing, client handover, and warranty periods.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Support client training and assist in the final transition of the BMS to the operation and maintenance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in BMS commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with BMS platforms, controllers, field devices, HVAC controls, and graphical user interfaces.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building automation principles.
• Experience with communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and LonWorks is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose control and communication faults.
• Ability to read and interpret BMS drawings, control schematics, points lists, and technical documents.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
• UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.