Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Center at SGS · Riyadh

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

Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Data Centers / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Experience: 12+ years

About the Role

SGS is looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support a major Tier III / AI Data Center project in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning of large-scale or hyperscale Data Centers, including high-voltage power systems, critical power infrastructure, integrated systems testing, and electrical failure simulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing and commissioning activities across 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

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