Sr. Commissioning Electrical Engineer

About CSI Global

CSI Global specializes in providing advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and globally. The company focuses on powering infrastructure through technical excellence and engineering innovation, contributing to the development of transmission and energy systems.

Job Summary

CSI Global is seeking a Sr. Commissioning Electrical Engineer to lead the end-to-end commissioning of MV/LV power systems and their interfaces with MEP systems (HVAC, Fire, BMS). This full-time role is based in Riyadh and involves ensuring assets achieve safe, compliant, and fully documented handover (FAC) on time and to specification. The position requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the commissioning program, aligning with the construction master schedule, and maintain a live Commissioning Activity Tracker (CAT) and punch/defect logs.
• Witness and validate tests against project specifications and international standards (IEC/BS EN/NFPA), issuing completion certificates and closing comments for final acceptance.
• Prepare and review test procedures, ITPs, test packs, IRN/IRE, PSAT/SAT reports, and observation NCRs, ensuring version control and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate daily with General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants regarding prerequisites, energization windows, and permit-to-work.
• Supervise and sign off on the commissioning of MV switchgear, RMU, transformers, LV switchboards/DBs, MCCs, VFDs, PFC, emergency power (genset/UPS), earthing & bonding, protection & metering.
• Validate MEP system commissioning interfaces (HVAC/Plumbing/Fire/BMS) from an electrical perspective, including power-up readiness, interlocks, controls, alarms, and IST participation.
• Draft and deliver O&M and training manuals, spares lists, and warranties, supporting training and client sign-off.
• Lead regular progress, technical, and commissioning meetings, identifying risks early and executing recovery plans.
• Manage day-to-day ELV commissioning planning, priorities, and resourcing, maintaining live trackers and punch/defect logs.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of commissioning experience on medium-to-large electrical projects (buildings, data centers, healthcare, airports, industrial, or infrastructure).
• BSc in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Hands-on experience with MV/LV energization, protection testing (primary/secondary injection), breaker tests, transformer testing, VFD/MCC commissioning, PFC tuning, load bank tests, and generator/UPS changeover.
• Strong documentation discipline, including test packs, ITPs, PSAT/SAT, certificates, CAT trackers, and red-lines/as-builts.
• Demonstrated coordination skills with General Contractors, consultants, and subcontractors, along with clear, standards-based technical communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with interfaces to BMS/Fire Alarm during IST; familiarity with ELV systems is beneficial.
• Exposure to various vendors (*, ABB/Schneider/Siemens switchgear; Cummins/Kohler gensets; APC/Eaton UPS).
• Proficiency in digital tools for snagging/commissioning, and Power BI/advanced Excel for trackers and dashboards.
• Experience with authority/third-party approvals, such as utility tie-ins and Civil Defense/House of Expertise where applicable.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a team focused on technical excellence and engineering innovation in transmission and energy systems.