Electrical Commissioning Engineer – IST & Power Systems

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpin Limited, a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, invites applications for a Commissioning Engineer in the Riyadh region. You will develop commissioning plans, review electrical diagrams, and coordinate testing across LV/MV systems.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in electrical testing and commissioning, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a strong commitment to safety and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or power systems in commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Deep understanding of LV/MV and low-current systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS, standby generators, and lighting automation.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as IEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 110, SBC 401; ASHRAE Guideline 0 and NETA.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and structured reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plan and review electrical diagrams, schematics, power study reports, and submittals for commissioning readiness.
• Witness FAT/SAT for critical equipment (transformers, switchgear, RMUs, generators, ATS, UPS, VFDs) and perform insulation resistance and primary/secondary injection testing.
• Conduct thermography and ground grid testing; witness testing of ATS, emergency power sequences, and lighting control systems.
• Participate in Integrated Systems Testing (IST), blackout tests, and emergency power scenario testing.
• Log electrical deficiencies and assist in compiling O&M manuals, training records, and final commissioning documentation.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Power systems

LV/MV

Transformers

Switchgear

UPS

Lighting automation

Life-safety integration

Safety and LOTO

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Alpin Limited, a leading sustainability consultant in the Middle East, invites applications for a Commissioning Engineer in the Riyadh region. You will develop commissioning plans, review electrical diagrams, and coordinate testing across LV/MV systems.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in electrical testing and commissioning, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a strong commitment to safety and precise reporting.