Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Experience: 12+ years
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About the Role
An experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer is sought to support a major Tier III / AI Data Center project in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning of large-scale or hyperscale Data Centers, including high-voltage power systems, critical power infrastructure, integrated systems testing, and electrical failure simulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical testing and commissioning activities across Data Center commissioning levels, from initial inspections and equipment testing through integrated systems testing and final handover.
- Oversee commissioning of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, ATS, and critical power distribution.
- Plan, review, and execute commissioning procedures, test scripts, method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning documentation.
- Lead or coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including utility failure simulations, generator failure scenarios, UPS failure testing, load-transfer testing, and redundant power-path failure simulations.
- Conduct and coordinate black-building tests and electrical system reliability testing.
- Verify protection relay testing, electrical protection coordination, system redundancy, and operational resilience.
- Coordinate with mechanical, BMS, EPMS, fire and life safety, ICT, and other commissioning teams to ensure integrated system performance.
- Manage commissioning issues, technical investigations, corrective actions, test records, and final handover documentation.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable electrical standards, safety procedures, and Data Center reliability requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience in electrical engineering, testing, and commissioning.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience commissioning Tier III / Tier IV or hyperscale Data Centers.
- Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical infrastructure, substations, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, and ATS.
- Practical experience in Integrated Systems Testing, electrical failure simulations, load transfers, and black-building testing.
- Experience with protection relay testing, electrical protection coordination, and critical power-system reliability.
- Ability to lead commissioning activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage technical issues independently.
- Strong technical documentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience on large-scale or hyperscale Data Center projects, including AI Data Center infrastructure.
- Direct involvement in Level 6 Integrated Systems Testing, where applicable to the project commissioning methodology.
- Experience with redundant power architectures such as N+1 and 2N.
- Experience working with commissioning authorities, consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors.
