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About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Commissioning Engineer (MEP/ICT) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to coordinating and executing testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and handover activities for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems across various projects. The successful candidate will ensure all systems are installed, tested, commissioned, integrated, and demonstrated in accordance with approved designs, specifications, commissioning requirements, client standards, and operational needs. This position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and close coordination with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful commissioning and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the overall Project Commissioning Plan and strategy.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for MEP and ICT systems in line with approved project requirements.
• Review commissioning specifications, drawings, sequences of operation, design documents, and system requirements.
• Develop and review Commissioning Procedures, Testing Scripts, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and test records.
• Coordinate with MEP and ICT contractors, specialist subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for proper planning and execution of commissioning activities.
• Review system installation readiness before testing and commissioning, and conduct pre-commissioning inspections and readiness assessments.
• Verify construction works are complete and systems are ready for functional testing.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, pumps, BMS interfaces, etc.) and associated electrical interfaces.
• Support commissioning of ICT systems (structured cabling, network infrastructure, telecommunications, ELV systems, data networks, security systems, and ICT interfaces).
• Coordinate functional testing and performance verification of equipment and systems against approved design criteria.
• Witness and document equipment testing, functional testing, performance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Verify system sequences, controls, alarms, interlocks, and interfaces.
• Coordinate Building Management System (BMS) integration and functional testing for applicable MEP systems.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, ICT, BMS, Fire & Life Safety, Security, and other specialist systems.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and end-to-end testing of interconnected systems, including cause-and-effect sequences.
• Review and verify commissioning test results, ensuring compliance with acceptance criteria.
• Identify commissioning issues, system deficiencies, and performance deviations, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain and track commissioning punch lists, defects, outstanding works, and test failures, coordinating retesting and verification.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of commissioning failures.
• Coordinate with Quality teams for required inspections, approvals, and quality records.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with approved Method Statements, Risk Assessments, ITPs, and HSE requirements, coordinating with HSE teams for safe practices.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor commissioning progress against the approved schedule and coordinate with Planning and Project Controls teams.
• Identify commissioning risks, constraints, interfaces, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Review vendor commissioning procedures for compliance with project requirements and coordinate vendor attendance for specialist equipment testing.
• Ensure calibration certificates are available and valid for all test and measurement equipment.
• Review testing and commissioning documentation submitted by contractors and specialist vendors.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test certificates, checklists, reports, and system completion documentation.
• Support the preparation and review of System Completion Certificates, Commissioning Certificates, and handover dossiers, verifying documentation completeness.
• Support demonstration and training of operational and maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate final system demonstrations with the Client, Consultant, Airport Operations, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support final acceptance, operational readiness, and project handover activities.
• Review and verify as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, warranties, and commissioning records.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives within the commissioning function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, ICT, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in testing and commissioning of MEP, ICT, ELV, or integrated building/infrastructure systems.
• Proven experience in major airport, infrastructure, buildings, or large-scale development projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and/or ICT infrastructure and their commissioning requirements.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary commissioning activities and system interfaces.
• Good understanding of construction completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and handover processes.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or equivalent.
• ASHRAE Commissioning / Cx certification.
• LEED / WELL or equivalent building performance certification.
• BICSI certification for ICT-focused responsibilities.
• KNX / BMS / controls-related certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Relevant HSE certification.

Desired Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with MEP, ICT, construction, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to system performance.
• Proactive approach to identifying commissioning risks and technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and interfaces simultaneously.
• Ability to work under demanding project schedules and commissioning deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and successful operational handover.

Work Environment and Commitment

This role operates within a dynamic project environment, requiring close collaboration with diverse teams including Engineering, Construction, Quality, HSE, ICT, MEP, vendors, specialist subcontractors, airport operations, and project management. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and achieving a successful operational handover, often working under demanding project schedules and commissioning deadlines.