Commissioning Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Commissioning Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting and executing project Electrical commissioning activities, ensuring thorough and compliant Electrical commissioning, testing, and handover processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning, demonstrating full operational readiness of assigned Electrical systems in accordance with OTS.

Responsibilities

• Implement ACWA Power Commissioning Standards and best practices on site for Electrical systems.
• Assist in reviewing EPC Contractor’s Electrical commissioning procedures and test plans.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of Electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, cables, UPS, battery chargers, and auxiliary systems.
• Execute functional testing, loop checks, and troubleshooting under the guidance of the Senior Electrical Commissioning Manager.
• Perform inspections and pre-commissioning checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and codes.
• Record test results and prepare commissioning reports for acceptance.
• Coordinate with design, construction, I&C, mechanical, and DCS teams to resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with vendors and manufacturers during testing and troubleshooting.
• Support documentation reviews (test reports, as-built drawings, commissioning records).
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Implement safety measures during electrical energization, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
• Work closely with Senior Electrical Commissioning Manager and commissioning team members.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with peers across commissioning disciplines.
• Support junior engineers and technicians in day-to-day commissioning tasks as delegated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in the Power and/or Water industry with a minimum of 5 years in Electrical commissioning roles on large projects.
• EPC-side commissioning or OEM testing experience is preferred.

Skills

• Contribute to lessons learned by capturing challenges and solutions from ongoing projects.
• Support project teams in implementing corrective measures and enhancements in Electrical commissioning.
• Provide inputs to performance evaluations of EPC/vendor commissioning activities.