Commissioning ELV Engineer

CSI Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Commissioning ELV Engineer. This role involves executing the commissioning of Electrical Low Voltage (ELV) systems across complex projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and achieving timely handover. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of ELV commissioning experience, hands-on knowledge of relevant systems like Fire Alarm and PAVA, and familiarity with local authority requirements. This position requires good technical reporting skills and experience with various testing tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in ELV testing and commissioning.
• Practical knowledge of FAS/PAVA, Access/CCTV, and Emergency Lighting.
• Familiarity with SBC, NFPA standards, and technical drawing literacy.
• Practical experience across FAS/PAVA, Access/CCTV, Emergency Lighting, Lighting Control, and Structured Cabling/Fiber.
• Standards literacy: SBC, NFPA 72/101, IEC/BS EN, TIA/BICSI.
• Competent with ELV test gear (addressing/programming tools, sound level/intelligibility meters, lux meters, OTDR, copper certifiers).
• HSE awareness (PTW/LOTO), clear technical reporting, and drawing/spec literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests per approved Method Statements and record results.
• Verify installation against drawings and raise RFIs as needed.
• Submit weekly progress updates to the Commissioning Manager.
• Emergency Lighting & Lighting Control: auto-test/DT, spot lux checks, scenarios/overrides, BMS/FA interlocks.
• ICT/Structured Cabling & Fiber: OTDR, end-to-end loss, copper certification, rack/patch management.
• IBS/DAS & Wi-Fi: basic sweep/coverage spot checks and integration readiness.
• SMATV/IPTV, Intercom, Parking/ANPR: functional tests and BMS/FA interface tests.
• Support IST with BMS/FA/Electrical; capture logs and report deviations.
• Verify installation against drawings/specs; raise RFI/NCR to closure with evidence.
• Produce test results, update matrices; support O&M/training packages.
• Saudi Authority prep: assemble labels/logs/evidence for Civil Defense inspections; align with SBC + NFPA/IEC/TIA/BICSI.

Skills

ELV testing & commissioning

Fire Alarm & PAVA systems

ICT/Structured Cabling

Authority approvals

Technical reporting

Structured cabling/fiber

OTDR testing

HSE PTW/LOTO

Tools

Test gear

Lux meters

OTDR

Copper certifiers

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning ELV Engineer

Location: Riyadh / KSA

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About CSI Global:

At CSI Global, we specialize in delivering advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and Globally. We power infrastructure through technical excellence and engineering innovation. Join a team committed to shaping the future of transmission and energy systems in the region.

Position Overview:

We are seeking Commissioning ELV Engineer who will execute commissioning of ELV / ICT / BMS / SAS / Fire & Life Safety systems on complex projects to achieve safe, SBC-Compliant, on-schedule handover with complete and auditable records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tests per approved Method Statements / ITPs / Test Packs (pre-functional & functional), record measurements and results precisely.
• Fire Alarm & PAVA/Voice Evac: device addressing/labels, loop/line tests, cause-and-effect, audibility/intelligibility, battery/autonomy.
• Security (Access/CCTV/Intrusion): device I/O, events/alarms, storage & retention, basic analytics scenarios.
• Emergency Lighting & Lighting Control: auto-test/DT, spot lux checks, scenarios/overrides, BMS/FA interlocks.
• ICT/Structured Cabling & Fiber: OTDR, end-to-end loss, copper certification (Fluke classes), rack/patch management.
• IBS/DAS & Wi-Fi: basic sweep/coverage spot checks and operator/vendor integration readiness.
• SMATV/IPTV, Intercom, Parking/ANPR: functional scenarios and BMS/FA interface tests.
• Participate in IST with BMS/FA/Electrical; execute scripted steps, capture logs, report deviations.
• Verify installation against drawings/specs/codes; raise and track RFI/NCR to closure with evidence.
• Produce test results, update cause-and-effect matrices, red-line/as-built inputs; support O&M/training packages.
• Authority/third-party prep (KSA): assemble labels, logs, and evidence for Saudi Civil Defense inspections and House of Expertise engagements; align with SBC + NFPA/IEC/TIA/BICSI.
• Submit weekly progress updates to the Commissioning Manager; escalate risks early.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years ELV testing & commissioning on building/complex facilities.
• Hands-on with FAT/SAT/FPT, ITP/Test Packs, and IST participation.
• Practical experience across FAS/PAVA, Access/CCTV, Emergency Lighting, Lighting Control, and Structured Cabling/Fiber.
• Standards literacy: SBC, NFPA 72/101, IEC/BS EN, TIA/BICSI.
• Competent with ELV test gear (addressing/programming tools, sound level/intelligibility meters, lux meters, OTDR, copper certifiers).
• HSE awareness (PTW/LOTO), clear technical reporting, and drawing/spec literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commissioning on healthcare, airports, data centers, rail, or high-rise.
• Vendor familiarity (e.g., Honeywell/JCI/Siemens/BMS; ACS/CCTV/Access; PAVA; structured cabling).
• Experience with third-party certifications/Authority approvals (e.g., Civil Defense/House of Expertise).