Mechanical Engineer

Global Commissioning; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Core is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to plan, coordinate and deliver L2–L5 commissioning activities for data centre systems, ensuring readiness for acceptance and compliance with design intent.

You will lead installation verification, witness tests, and coordinate system functional testing, while maintaining rigorous documentation and stakeholder alignment. The role requires 5–8 years of commissioning experience with data centre exposure and a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities.
• Proven Data Centre or critical infrastructure exposure.
• Strong technical documentation and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation verification and review installation checklists, ITPs, and method statements.
• Witness commissioning of plant items and verify operation, settings, controls and protections.
• Coordinate and witness system functional tests and verify sequences of operation.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing and assist in client demonstrations and acceptance.

Skills

Data Centre commissioning

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Quality assurance

Job description

Core provides independent data centre consultancy and technical advisory services that help clients navigate complexity, reduce risk and deliver mission-critical infrastructure with confidence. Supporting projects from early design through construction, commissioning and operational readiness, Core brings together regional expertise and global capability to provide independent insight, assurance and technical support throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering L2-L5 commissioning activities for assigned systems or areas, ensuring technical compliance, quality, and readiness for acceptance. The role balances technical delivery, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

L2 - Installation Verification

• Lead verification of installation readiness
• Review and approve installation checklists, ITPs, and Method Statements
• Ensure installations meet commissioning entry criteria

L3 - Individual Element

• Commissioning Plan and witness commissioning of individual items of plant and equipment
• Verify correct operation, settings, controls, and protections
• Confirm stability before progression to system testing

L4 - System Functional Testing

• Coordinate and witness system functional tests
• Verify sequences of operation and system responses
• Confirm compliance with design intent and operational requirements

L5 - Integrated Systems Testing

• Support Integrated Systems Testing activities
• Validate resilience and recovery outcomes for assigned systems
• Assist in client demonstrations and acceptance activities

Authority & Decision-Making

• Can approve progression between commissioning stages within defined scope
• Recommends acceptance or rejection of test results

Technical Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years commissioning experience in mission-critical or complex facilities
• MUST have proven Data Centre or critical infrastructure exposure
• Strong technical documentation and coordination skills

Performance Measures

• Technical accuracy and robustness of testing
• Timely issue resolution and close-out
• Quality and completeness of documentation

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

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