Data Center Commissioning Engineer

SGS; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to drive the full commissioning lifecycle for MEP systems in data center or mission-critical projects. You will perform pre-commissioning, functional and performance testing, and final handovers, coordinating with EPCs, vendors, and client teams.

You will oversee FAT, SAT, and IST to verify system performance and safety compliance. Candidates should have a 5–8 year track record in commissioning or testing of MEP systems, with preference for data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, 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.
• Commission electrical or mechanical systems (MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS, switchgear; AHUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers).
• Review and implement commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts with safety and accuracy.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEM reps, consultants, and client teams.
• Witness FAT, SAT, and system testing as required.
• Execute IST to validate performance, redundancy, and operational scenarios.
• Identify issues, record observations, and follow up to close punch lists.
• Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE and local KSA regulations; promote HSE.

Skills

Commissioning

Testing & FAT/SAT IST

HVAC/MEP systems

Standards & HSE

Documentation & Sign-off

Coordination with EPC vendors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in 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.

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.