Electrical Engineer - CxA Data Centre
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CORE Emirates is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the on-site primary technical authority for data centre commissioning in Abu Dhabi. You will lead L2 to L5 activities from installation verification through element strategies, system and integrated testing, define acceptance criteria and readiness gates, resolve complex interface issues, mentor engineers and inspectors, and oversee IST and live-load transition while upholding the commissioning strategy and client requirements. The ideal candidate has 4 to 6 years of commissioning experience in mission critical facilities with a data centre delivery background and strong stakeholder leadership and risk management. To apply, tailor your CV to show end to end data centre commissioning with measurable IST outcomes, highlight on-site leadership and the ability to halt work for non-compliance, include client or contractor references, and mention GCC MENA experience if possible.
CORE Emirates delivers specialist commissioning, project management and technical consultancy services across the MENA, GCC and wider EMEA regions. Combining deep regional expertise with international commissioning standards, CORE Emirates supports the delivery of complex, mission-critical infrastructure across one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets.
Established in 2011, CORE Emirates is a specialist data centre consultancy and commissioning partner, supporting the successful delivery of some of the region’s most complex and high-profile facilities.
With expertise spanning design coordination, construction delivery, commissioning and operational readiness, CORE Emirates provides the technical leadership and independent assurance required to deliver safe, resilient and high-performing infrastructure.
From early design development through construction, commissioning and final handover, CORE Emirates works alongside developers, contractors and operators to manage technical risk, coordinate delivery and ensure facilities perform as designed and intended.
Operating across the GCC and wider EMEA region, CORE Emirates has built a strong reputation for delivering fast-track, technically complex data centre projects for leading global clients and partners.
As part of GCV Group, CORE Emirates combines regional delivery expertise with the strength, capability and specialist knowledge of a global mission-critical assurance group.
Through independent consultancy, technical advisory and commissioning services, CORE Emirates helps clients navigate complexity, reduce risk and make informed decisions throughout the infrastructure lifecycle — providing the insight, assurance and technical expertise needed to deliver mission-critical infrastructure with confidence.
Role Purpose
The Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight of commissioning activities, managing risk, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring overall compliance with commissioning strategy and client requirements.
This role acts as the primary technical authority on site for commissioning matters.
Key Responsibilities:
L2 – Installation Verification
- Define L2 acceptance criteria and readiness gates.
- Oversee installation verification across multiple systems or zones.
- Resolve complex installation and interface issues.
- Approve element-level commissioning strategies and outcomes.
- Review settings, sequences, and protection philosophies.
- Mentor Engineers and Inspectors.
- Lead system functional testing strategy and execution.
- Validate system performance under all defined operating modes.
- Manage technical risk during abnormal and failure testing.
- Lead and control Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Demonstrate redundancy, resilience, and failure-recovery compliance.
- Support final acceptance, operational readiness, and live-load transition.
- Full technical authority for commissioning sign-off within assigned scope.
- Authority to halt commissioning activities due to risk or non-compliance.
- 4-6 years commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities.
- Data Centre delivery background.
- Confident stakeholder leadership and risk management capability.
- Successful delivery of IST and client acceptance
- Risk management effectiveness
- Leadership, mentoring, and technical governance
L3 – Individual Element Commissioning
L4 – System Functional Testing
L5 – Integrated Systems Testing
Authority & Decision-Making
Typical Experience & Skills
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