JUNIOR COMMISSIONING ENGINEER ELECTRICAL - DATA CENTER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Junior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to support the commissioning of a 200MW data center project in Abu Dhabi. You will verify electrical distribution and power systems meet design intent, codes, and Owner's Project Requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing of switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and associated systems, with opportunities to develop expertise in data center critical power and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in electrical commissioning, MEP construction, or critical power systems.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of medium/low voltage distribution and UPS topologies in hyperscale data centers.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and arc flash safety practices.
• Experience with data center Tier III/IV or equivalent redundancy topologies preferred.
• Certifications such as CCP, NETA, or chartership in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, busway, and PDUs.
• Develop and execute test scripts for FAT, SAT, IST.
• Review electrical diagrams, protective relay settings, and coordination studies for commissioning.
• Log and track commissioning issues and punch list items through to closeout.
• Support load bank testing, UPS battery testing, and generator load testing activities.
• Verify installation and startup activities align with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, checklists, and test records.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, vendors, and design engineers during test execution.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center experience

NFPA 70E knowledge

Protective relay testing exposure

Education

Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job JUNIOR COMMISSIONING ENGINEER ELECTRICAL - DATA CENTER

We are seeking a Junior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to support the commissioning of a 200MW data center project. This role focuses on verifying that electrical distribution and power systems meet design intent, code requirements, and the Owner's Project Requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support commissioning of electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, busway, and PDUs.
• Assist with development and execution of test scripts for factory witness testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Review electrical single-line diagrams, protective relay settings, and coordination studies for commissioning purposes.
• Log and track commissioning issues, deficiencies, and punch list items through to closeout.
• Support load bank testing, UPS battery testing, and generator load testing activities.
• Verify installation and startup activities align with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, checklists, and test records.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, vendors, and design engineers during test execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in electrical commissioning, MEP construction, or critical power systems, ideally within data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of medium/low voltage distribution, standby power systems, and UPS topologies common in hyperscale environments.
• Familiarity with commissioning standards and safety practices (e.g., NFPA 70E, arc flash awareness).
• Experience with data center Tier III/IV or equivalent redundancy topologies (N+1, 2N) (Preferred).
• Exposure to protective relay testing or power quality analysis(Preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, NETA, or working toward chartership) (Preferred).

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