Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Aitomic Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer to execute the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional and performance testing, and final handover on-site. The role covers electrical and mechanical systems such as MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS, chillers, AHUs, and related controls, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will coordinate with EPCs, vendors, and client teams, witness FAT/SAT, and support IST validation, field handover, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services.
• 5-8 years of experience in commissioning, testing, or construction of MEP systems.
• 3+ years of experience on data center or mission-critical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, IST, and final handover.
• Carry out commissioning of electrical or mechanical systems, including MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and related equipment.
• Review and implement commissioning plans, test procedures and scripts, ensuring safe and accurate testing.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEMs, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Commissioning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Data Center Commissioning Engineer with SGS. Execute commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover. Carry out commissioning of electrical or mechanical systems, depending on discipline, including but not limited to: Electrical: MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems…

• Organization: SGS


• Work arrangement: On-site


• Opportunity type: Tenders / Consultancies


• Sector: Information Technology


• Compensation: Not specified


• Duration: Not specified

Description

Execute commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover. Carry out commissioning of electrical or mechanical systems, depending on discipline, including but not limited to: Electrical: MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS/STSs, switchgear, earthing, and power monitoring systems. Mechanical: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, HVAC systems, and associated control systems. Review and implement approved commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts, ensuring testing is conducted safely and accurately. Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing activities. Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and system testing as required. Execute and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to validate system performance, redundancy, and operational scenarios. Identify commissioning issues, record observations, prepare punch lists, and follow up to ensure timely closure. Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, Uptime Institute where applicable), project specifications, and local KSA regulations. Strictly follow and promote HSE requirements during all commissioning activities. Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, reports, and system sign-off sheets. Support preparation of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, training activities, and system handover to operations teams. Assist the Commissioning Manager in client inspections, audits, and final acceptance activities Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services 5-8 years of experience in commissioning, testing, or construction of MEP systems 3+ years of experience on data center or mission-critical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover.


• Carry out commissioning of electrical or mechanical systems, depending on discipline, including but not limited to: Electrical: MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS/STSs, switchgear, earthing, and power monitoring systems.


• Mechanical: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, HVAC systems, and associated control systems.


• Review and implement approved commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts, ensuring testing is conducted safely and accurately.


• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing activities.


• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and system testing as required.

Requirements / Eligibility

• during all commissioning activities.


• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, reports, and system sign-off sheets.


• Support preparation of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, training activities, and system handover to operations teams.


• Assist the Commissioning Manager in client inspections, audits, and final acceptance activities Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services 5-8 years of experience in commissioning, testing, or construction of…