Data Center Commissioning Engineer

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

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead the full commissioning lifecycle for MEP systems on data center projects in Riyadh. You will execute pre-commissioning, functional, performance, and IST testing, and oversee final handover to operations teams.

The role requires strong coordination with EPCs, vendors, and clients, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations.

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 as applicable (MV/LV, panels, transformers, chillers, AHUs, etc.).
• Review and implement approved commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts; ensure safety and accuracy of testing.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEMs, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing.
• Witness FAT, SAT and system testing; support IST to validate performance and redundancy.
• Identify commissioning issues, prepare punch lists, and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, Uptime Institute and local KSA regulations; promote HSE requirements.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, test records, and system handover artifacts.

Skills

MEP commissioning

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services

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.

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.

Job 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

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.