Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Data Center)

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team on a 200 MW data‑center project in Abu Dhabi. You will verify that all electrical distribution and power systems are installed and operate according to design intent, applicable codes, and the Owner’s Project Requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support commissioning of switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, busway and PDUs.
• Develop and execute test scripts for factory witness testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Review single‑line diagrams, protective‑relay settings and coordination studies for commissioning.
• Log, track and close out commissioning issues, deficiencies and punch‑list items.
• Perform load‑bank testing, UPS‑battery testing and generator load testing.
• Ensure installation and start‑up activities meet manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, checklists and test records.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors, vendors and design engineers during test execution.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical commissioning, MEP construction or critical‑power systems, preferably in data‑center or mission‑critical environments.
• Knowledge of medium/low‑voltage distribution, standby‑power systems and UPS topologies.
• Familiarity with commissioning standards and safety practices such as NFPA 70E.
• Preferred exposure to Tier III/IV data‑center redundancy (N+1, 2N) and protective‑relay testing.

Required skills

• Generator load testing
• Protective relay testing
• Site acceptance testing
• Factory witness testing
• Integrated systems testing
• Load‑bank testing
• UPS battery testing
• Electrical single‑line diagram review
• Coordination studies
• Switchgear and transformer handling
• Busway installation
• PDUs and UPS systems
• Power quality analysis