Commissioning Engineer – Smart Building Systems

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning, testing, and handover of Building Management Systems (BMS) for smart building projects. The role ensures that all BMS installations operate efficiently, meet project specifications, and comply with client and industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and functional verification of BMS hardware and software.
• Configure and commission controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, panels, servers, and workstations.
• Validate BMS points, graphics, sequences, alarms, trends, schedules, and control strategies against approved documents.
• Conduct point‑to‑point checks, loop checks, functional performance testing, and system optimisation.
• Integrate BMS with HVAC, fire alarm, energy management, electrical, and other building services using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and LonWorks.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, MEP contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth commissioning activities.
• Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and client demonstrations.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, point lists, cause‑and‑effect documentation, as‑built drawings, and handover packages.
• Provide technical support during execution, client handover, and warranty periods.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in BMS commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with BMS platforms, controllers, field devices, HVAC controls, and graphical user interfaces.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building automation principles.
• Experience with UAE/GCC projects is preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Required skills

• BMS commissioning and testing
• BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks communication protocols
• HVAC control systems
• Building automation and integration with third‑party systems
• Functional performance testing and system optimisation
• Reading and interpreting BMS drawings, control schematics, and point lists