Data Center Commissioning Engineer

SGS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced commissioning engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to lead the verification and testing of electrical and mechanical systems across the full project lifecycle. You will pre-commission, perform functional and performance tests, witness FAT/SAT, and support IST for data center or mission-critical projects.

The role demands 5–8 years in commissioning or related fields, with 3+ years on data center projects preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or building services engineering.
• 5–8 years of commissioning, testing, or construction experience on MEP systems.
• 3+ years of experience on data center or mission-critical projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning across the full lifecycle, including pre-commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, IST, and final handover.
• Commission electrical or mechanical systems per discipline, including MV/LV panels, transformers, chillers, AHUs, and related control systems.
• Review and implement approved commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts, ensuring testing is safe and accurate.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing activities.
• Witness FAT, SAT, and system testing as required; support IST validation of performance and redundancy.
• Identify commissioning issues, record observations, prepare punch lists, and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, Uptime Institute and local KSA regulations; promote HSE during all activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, and system handover materials.

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

• 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.