ELV Commissioning Engineer

About the Role

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced ELV Commissioning Engineer to join its commissioning team in Riyadh, KSA. This full-time role focuses on supporting the delivery of mission-critical Data Centre projects. The position involves the testing, integration, and commissioning of ELV/ICT systems, from equipment and installation readiness through L4 Functional Performance Testing, while also supporting L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

Key Responsibilities

• Commission structured cabling and fibre infrastructure, access control, CCTV/VMS, fire/life-safety interfaces, BMS/EPMS/DCIM integrations, and network-dependent ELV systems.
• Execute assigned L3/L4 commissioning activities and support L5 IST.
• Perform copper/fibre certification, OTDR testing, security system functional testing, and point-to-point integration.
• Support cause-and-effect validation, alarm/event correlation, network failover, and time-synchronisation testing.
• Maintain accurate test records, manage deficiencies, and support technical closeout and handover.
• Co-ordinate with OEMs, specialist Subcontractors, IT/Network, Cybersecurity, Operations, and life-safety stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, ICT, Computer/Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant ELV/ICT systems testing, integration, and commissioning experience.
• Preferably 2–3 years' experience on mission-critical/Data Centre projects.
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, security systems, fire/life-safety interfaces, and BMS/EPMS/DCIM integrations.
• Practical knowledge of copper/fibre certification, OTDR testing, system integration, network failover, and commissioning documentation.
• RCDD, DCDC, CCNA/CCNP, CCP, or relevant manufacturer certifications are advantageous.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.