Testing Commissioning Engineer - MEP

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation inTabuk, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Testing Commissioning Engineer - MEP with 7+ years of engineering experience to lead testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover of complex building systems.

You will validate MEP installations, witness tests, and ensure documentation aligns with ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, NEBB and LEED frameworks, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet project handover timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience (required).
• At least 4 years direct experience in testing and commissioning activities (required).
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, smart city or mixed-use development projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review contractor testing and commissioning plans, procedures and records.
• Validate pre-commissioning and commissioning strategies for MEP systems.
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests, functional and integrated tests.
• Ensure system performance aligns with specifications and standards.
• Conduct site inspections for safe and ready installations.
• Identify deficiencies and punch-list items affecting handover.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolutions.
• Review test reports, calibration certificates and O&M manuals.

Skills

Strong English communication

Technical report writing

Coordination leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Testing Commissioning Engineer - MEP in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is an opportunity with Parsons Corporation for an experienced engineer supporting the testing, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and operational handover of complex infrastructure and building systems. The role focuses on validating MEP installations, integrated systems performance, contractor testing procedures, commissioning documentation, safety readiness, and final project handover quality across major development assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess contractor testing and commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, method statements, and inspection records.
• Validate pre‑commissioning and commissioning strategies for MEP systems, infrastructure assets, building services, and integrated operational systems.
• Witness factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, functional tests, operational tests, and integrated systems testing.
• Supervise testing activities to confirm that system performance aligns with approved specifications, design requirements, international standards, and client expectations.
• Conduct site inspections to verify that installations are complete, safe, accessible, coordinated, and ready for energized testing or system balancing.
• Identify system deficiencies, incomplete works, deviations, failed tests, and punch‑list items that may affect handover readiness.
• Track corrective actions with contractors and ensure commissioning issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
• Review test reports, calibration certificates, O and M manuals, as‑built drawings, equipment records, and final commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with construction managers, QA teams, design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and operations representatives during testing and handover phases.
• Support risk reviews, safety checks, permit requirements, energization readiness, and commissioning sequence planning.
• Lead technical coordination discussions where system interfaces, performance gaps, or testing conflicts require resolution.
• Prepare commissioning progress reports, technical comments, issue logs, and handover status updates for project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive engineering experience.
• At least 4 years of direct experience in testing and commissioning activities.
• Background in large‑scale infrastructure, smart city, complex commercial, building, or mixed‑use development projects.
• Good understanding of MEP systems, building management systems, integrated systems testing, and operational readiness requirements.
• Familiarity with testing instrumentation, commissioning methodologies, functional performance testing, and system verification practices.
• Knowledge of international standards and guidelines such as ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, NEBB, and LEED commissioning frameworks.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred.
• Ability to review contractor T and C documentation, test reports, O and M manuals, calibration records, and as‑built information.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to write precise technical reports and lead coordination meetings.
• Practical problem‑solving ability, diagnostic thinking, and a safety‑first approach on active commissioning sites.
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced project environment in Tabuk.

Skills Set

• Testing and commissioning
• MEP systems
• Pre‑commissioning
• Functional performance testing
• Factory acceptance testing
• Site acceptance testing
• Integrated systems testing
• Building management systems
• Mechanical systems commissioning
• Electrical systems commissioning
• Plumbing systems commissioning
• Operational handover
• Commissioning checklists
• Test procedure review
• Contractor T and C plans
• System readiness inspection
• Punch‑list management
• Deficiency tracking
• Test report validation
• Calibration certificates
• O and M manuals
• As‑built drawings
• Energized testing readiness
• Fluid balancing coordination
• ASHRAE standards
• NFPA standards
• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• NEBB guidelines
• LEED commissioning
• Saudi Council of Engineers