Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Systra; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 13,392 - 29,016; Full time

Job summary

Systra is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer to plan, manage, and perform commissioning activities for large-scale railway infrastructure projects. The role ensures all systems operate safely and meet project requirements before handover, across electrical, mechanical, signaling, and telecom domains.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in T&C within railway or PMC environments, with strong knowledge of international standards, project management, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Testing & Commissioning, preferably within railway or large infrastructure PMC projects.
• Proven experience leading testing and commissioning for multi-disciplinary systems.
• Sound knowledge of applicable international standards and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and PMC practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update testing and commissioning plans to match project timelines.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and systems teams to identify commissioning requirements and interfaces.
• Lead on-site testing and commissioning for electrical, mechanical, signaling, telecom, and related systems.
• Ensure installations meet contract specs, safety standards, and regulatory codes.
• Lead workshops, readiness reviews, and T&C governance meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for railway systems.
• Supervise and validate testing and commissioning performed by vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth handover.
• Conduct progress meetings and review commissioning documentation.
• Review and approve inspection tests, method statements, and testing procedures.
• Oversee final system integration, performance testing, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare and submit final commissioning documents and as-built records.
• Support training and transition for the client’s operations team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Testing & Commissioning

Railway projects

Project management

Safety standards

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Context

The Testing & Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and performing all activities related to the testing and commissioning of systems and equipment for large-scale PMC (Project Management Consultancy) infrastructure projects, particularly in the railway sector. The candidate will ensure that all systems function safely and according to project requirements prior to handover.

Missions / Main Duties

• Develop, review, and update testing and commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules to match project timelines.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and systems teams to identify commissioning requirements and interfaces.
• Lead and execute on-site testing and commissioning for various systems (electrical, mechanical, signaling, telecom, etc.).
• Ensure all installations and systems meet contract specifications, safety standards, and regulatory codes.
• Lead technical workshops, readiness reviews, and T&C governance meetings to ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Manage the Design and Build contractor’s Factory Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing for complex railway systems, ensuring full technical compliance, seamless system integration, and a smooth handover to operations.
• Supervise and validate the testing and commissioning performed by vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate with all project stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth project handover.
• Conduct meetings to track progress, address challenges, and review commissioning documentation.
• Review and approve inspection test plans, method statements, and testing procedures.
• Oversee final system integration, performance testing, and acceptance activities.
• Prepare and submit final commissioning documents and as-built records.
• Support training and transition for the client’s operations team.

Profile / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning roles, preferably within railway or large infrastructure PMC projects.
• Proven experience leading testing and commissioning for multi-disciplinary systems.
• Sound knowledge of applicable international standards and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and PMC practices.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.