Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Data Center
SGS · Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Professional Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Execute the full commissioning lifecycle for mechanical and electrical systems in data centers, including functional and integrated systems testing. Coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring compliance with international standards and safety protocols.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 5-8 years of relevant MEP commissioning experience. Preference is given to candidates with at least 3 years of experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
Full description
Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
- Execute commissioning activities across the full commissioning lifecycle, including pre‑commissioning, functional testing, performance testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and final handover.
- Carry out commissioning of electrical or mechanical systems, depending on discipline, including but not limited to:• Electrical: MV/LV panels, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS/STSs, switchgear, earthing, and power monitoring systems.
- Mechanical: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, HVAC systems, and associated control systems.
- Review and implement approved commissioning plans, test procedures, and scripts, ensuring testing is conducted safely and accurately.
- Coordinate with EPC contractors, vendors, OEM representatives, consultants, and client teams during commissioning and testing activities.
- Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and system testing as required.
- Execute and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to validate system performance, redundancy, and operational scenarios.
- Identify commissioning issues, record observations, prepare punch lists, and follow up to ensure timely closure.
- Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE, Uptime Institute where applicable), project specifications, and local KSA regulations.
- Strictly follow and promote HSE requirements during all commissioning activities.
- Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, reports, and system sign‑off sheets.
- Support preparation of O&M manuals, as‑built documentation, training activities, and system handover to operations teams.
- Assist the Commissioning Manager in client inspections, audits, and final acceptance activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services
- 5–8 years of experience in commissioning, testing, or construction of MEP systems
- 3+ years of experience on data center or mission‑critical projects preferred.
