Electrical Engineer - CxA Data Centre

Global Commissioning; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Emirates, part of GCV Group, provides specialist data centre commissioning and consultancy across the GCC/ME region. The Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership, manage commissioning activities, and ensure adherence to strategy and client requirements for mission-critical facilities.

Role covers L2–L5 activities, including installation verification, element and system testing, with authority to halt activities due to risk or non-compliance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities.
• Data Centre delivery background.
• Confident stakeholder leadership and risk management capability.

Responsibilities

• Define L2 acceptance criteria and readiness gates.
• Oversee installation verification across multiple systems or zones.
• Approve element-level commissioning strategies and outcomes.
• Lead system functional testing strategy and execution.
• Lead and control Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Full technical authority for commissioning sign-off within assigned scope.

Skills

Commissioning experience (4-6 years)

Data centre delivery

Stakeholder leadership

Job description

CORE Emirates delivers specialist commissioning, project management and technical consultancy services across the MENA, GCC and wider EMEA regions. Combining deep regional expertise with international commissioning standards, CORE Emirates supports the delivery of complex, mission-critical infrastructure across one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets.

Established in 2011, CORE Emirates is a specialist data centre consultancy and commissioning partner, supporting the successful delivery of some of the region’s most complex and high-profile facilities.

With expertise spanning design coordination, construction delivery, commissioning and operational readiness, CORE Emirates provides the technical leadership and independent assurance required to deliver safe, resilient and high-performing infrastructure.

From early design development through construction, commissioning and final handover, CORE Emirates works alongside developers, contractors and operators to manage technical risk, coordinate delivery and ensure facilities perform as designed and intended.

Operating across the GCC and wider EMEA region, CORE Emirates has built a strong reputation for delivering fast-track, technically complex data centre projects for leading global clients and partners.

As part of GCV Group, CORE Emirates combines regional delivery expertise with the strength, capability and specialist knowledge of a global mission-critical assurance group.

Through independent consultancy, technical advisory and commissioning services, CORE Emirates helps clients navigate complexity, reduce risk and make informed decisions throughout the infrastructure lifecycle — providing the insight, assurance and technical expertise needed to deliver mission-critical infrastructure with confidence.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight of commissioning activities, managing risk, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring overall compliance with commissioning strategy and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

L2 – Installation Verification

• Define L2 acceptance criteria and readiness gates
• Oversee installation verification across multiple systems or zones
• Resolve complex installation and interface issues

L3 – Individual Element Commissioning

• Approve element-level commissioning strategies and outcomes
• Review settings, sequences, and protection philosophies
• Mentor Engineers and Inspectors

L4 – System Functional Testing

• Lead system functional testing strategy and execution
• Validate system performance under all defined operating modes
• Manage technical risk during abnormal and failure testing

L5 – Integrated Systems Testing

• Lead and control Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Demonstrate redundancy, resilience, and failure-recovery compliance
• Support final acceptance, operational readiness, and live-load transition

Authority & Decision-Making

• Full technical authority for commissioning sign-off within assigned scope
• Authority to halt commissioning activities due to risk or non-compliance

Typical Experience & Skills

• 4-6 years commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities
• Data Centre delivery background
• Confident stakeholder leadership and risk management capability

Performance Measures

• Successful delivery of IST and client acceptance
• Risk management effectiveness
• Leadership, mentoring, and technical governance

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence
• Structured career development pathways and professional training opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.