Sr. Commissioning ELV Engineer

CSI Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Sr. Commissioning ELV Engineer to oversee complex projects involving ELV/ICT/BMS systems. The role requires 5-8 years of experience in commissioning, strong documentation skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder communications effectively. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and familiarity with industry standards. This position is full-time and onsite in Riyadh, offering the chance to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of energy systems.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in ELV/low-current systems.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning tests and execution.
• Strong documentation skills including test packs and trackers.
• Strong documentation discipline (test packs, ITPs, method statements, trackers, red-lines, as-builts).
• Working knowledge of NFPA, IEC / BS EN, TIA / BICSI and LV energization safety.
• Stakeholder management with GC/Consultant/subs; crisp technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of ELV commissioning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for approvals and safety.
• Monitor construction readiness and provide documentation.
• Review IFC/shop drawings, specs, and method statements; raise/resolve TQs.
• Coordinate with Main Contractor, MEP, vendors, and Consultant for approvals.
• Inspect and sign off test packs, WIRs / MIRs with version-controlled documents.
• Monitor construction readiness and LV panel energization milestones.
• Ensure FLS MCI is inspected and approved by third parties/House of Expertise.
• Lead site teams for ELV / ICT / BMS / SAS scope; support as-built creation and closure dossiers.

Skills

ELV/low-current systems experience

Commissioning leadership

Documentation discipline

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of safety codes/standards

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FAT/SAT/FPT knowledge

Knowledge of NFPA, IEC/BS EN, TIA/BICSI

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Commissioning ELV Engineer

Location: Riyadh / KSA

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About CSI Global:

At CSI Global, we specialize in delivering advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and Globally. We power infrastructure through technical excellence and engineering innovation. Join a team committed to shaping the future of transmission and energy systems in the region.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Commissioning ELV Engineer who will own end-to-end commissioning of ELV / ICT / BMS / SAS / Fire & Life Safety systems on complex projects, ensuring standalone verification and seamless Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to handover on time, to spec, and fully documented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day ELV commissioning planning, priorities, and resourcing; maintain live trackers and punch/defect logs.
• Execute and witness standalone tests (FAT / SAT / FPT) before consultant inspections, close comments to final approval.
• Drive Integrated Testing across subsystems (FLS, BMS, Security, ICT/Network, PA/VA, Access, CCTV, SAS, etc.).
• Review IFC/shop drawings, specs, and method statements to confirm install/commission ability; raise/resolve TQs.
• Coordinate with Main Contractor, MEP, vendors, and Consultant for approvals, energization windows, and change impacts.
• Inspect and sign off test packs, WIRs / MIRs; ensure documentation is version-controlled and audit-ready.
• Monitor construction readiness and LV panel energization milestones; escalate risks/constraints early.
• Ensure FLS MCI (where applicable) is inspected and approved by authorized third parties/House of Expertise.
• Lead site teams for ELV / ICT / BMS / SAS scope; support as-built creation and project closure dossiers (O&M, training, spares).

Required Qualifications:

• 5–8 years in ELV/low-current systems with proven commissioning leadership on mid-to-large projects.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or closely related).
• Hands-on with FAT / SAT /FPT, IST planning/execution, and Consultant witnessing to final acceptance.
• Strong documentation discipline (test packs, ITPs, method statements, trackers, red-lines, as-builts).
• Working knowledge of relevant codes/standards (NFPA, IEC / BS EN, TIA / BICSI) and LV energization safety.
• Stakeholder management with GC/Consultant/subs; crisp technical communication and TQ handling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commissioning on healthcare, airports, data centers, rail, or high-rise.
• Vendor familiarity (e.g., Honeywell/JCI/Siemens/BMS; ACS/CCTV/Access; PAVA; structured cabling).
• Experience with third-party certifications/Authority approvals (e.g., Civil Defense/House of Expertise).