DATA CENTER COMMISSIONING ENGINEER - ELECTRICAL

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Engineer – Electrical in the UAE to drive electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities across data center projects.

You will review drawings, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure system readiness and handover, and uphold HSE standards during all commissioning stages. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of Data Center/Electrical Engineering with commissioning exposure.
• Experience in electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and single-line diagrams.
• Data Center project and EPC site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, datasheets, and procedures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Verify system readiness and mechanical completion prior to commissioning.
• Prepare check sheets, test records, punch lists and handover docs.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, specs, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors during commissioning.
• Support start-up and performance testing activities.

Skills

Coordination across disciplines

Troubleshooting

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

8+ years Data Center / Electrical Engineering experience

Experience in electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Engineer – Electrical to support electrical commissioning activities. The candidate will coordinate electrical commissioning activities, system preparation, testing, energization, start-up and handover in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support planning and execution of electrical pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment datasheets, specifications, cause & effect diagrams and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, operations, mechanical, instrumentation, controls and other disciplines.
• Verify system readiness and mechanical completion prior to electrical commissioning.
• Support electrical system preparation, inspection, testing, energization and functional testing activities.
• Participate in commissioning, energization, start-up and performance testing activities.
• Identify and resolve electrical-related technical and commissioning issues.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning check sheets, test records, punch lists and system handover documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors during commissioning and start-up.
• Support pre-start-up reviews, system handover and punch clearance.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications and HSE requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of Data Center / Electrical Engineering experience, with strong commissioning exposure.
• Experience in electrical pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, single-line diagrams and commissioning procedures.
• Data Center project experience preferred.
• Site-based experience in major EPC projects preferred.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements during commissioning and start-up.
• Candidates with major Data Center commissioning experience are preferred.
• Immediate availability / short notice preferred.

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