Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer Data Center

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, recognized for quality and integrity. The company operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, supported by more than 89,000 employees.

The Role of Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

SGS is seeking a Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support a major Tier III / AI Data Center project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires extensive hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning within large-scale or hyperscale Data Centers, focusing on high-voltage power systems, critical power infrastructure, integrated systems testing, and electrical failure simulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing and commissioning activities across all 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 and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 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.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.