Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Center

Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Experience: 12 years

About the Role

SGS is looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support a major Tier III / AI Data Center project in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will have 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 :

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised 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 N1 and 2N.
• Experience working with commissioning authorities consultants contractors and equipment vendors.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time