Electrical Commissioning Engineer

James L Williams Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

James L Williams Middle East seeks an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning team and deliver mission-critical Data Centre projects. You will execute testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical systems for safe, compliant handover.

The role requires 6+ years of Data Centre commissioning experience, proficiency with MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and protection schemes, and strong reporting skills for site documentation and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of commissioning experience in MEP, mission-critical or Data Centre projects.
• Mandatory experience in Data Centre commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities per approved plans and project requirements.
• Commission and test MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, and PD systems.
• Verify protection settings, coordination studies, and support energization and start-up activities.
• Conduct pre-functional inspections, SAT, FPT, and IST tests and document results.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues while maintaining testing records and reports.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, consultants, equipment vendors, and client representatives.
• Support client witnessing, operator training, and final project handover.
• Ensure testing activities are completed safely per standards and project requirements.

Skills

Testing

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.