Senior Electrical Engineer

About CORE Emirates

CORE Emirates is a specialist data centre consultancy and commissioning partner supporting the delivery of complex mission-critical facilities across the UAE and wider GCC region.

We provide technical leadership throughout the commissioning lifecycle, working alongside clients, contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure critical infrastructure is fully tested, validated and ready for operation.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Extra Low Voltage Engineer to take a lead role in the commissioning and validation of Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems across major data centre projects.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering Level 2 through Level 5 commissioning activities, with particular emphasis on Level 4 functional performance testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

As a senior member of the commissioning team, you will provide technical leadership, oversee testing activities, review commissioning documentation and work closely with clients, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to drive systems through to successful acceptance and handover.

L2 – Installation Verification & Readiness

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• Lead verification of ELV installation readiness against approved designs, specifications and commissioning requirements.
  
• Review installation checklists, inspection records, ITPs, Method Statements and supporting documentation.
  
• Identify installation deficiencies and ensure outstanding issues are resolved prior to commissioning.
  
• Confirm systems meet commissioning entry criteria before progression to functional testing.
  

L3 – Equipment & System Commissioning

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• Plan, coordinate and witness commissioning of ELV equipment and individual system components.
  
• Verify configuration, functionality, interfaces, alarms, controls and communications.
  
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to resolve technical issues.
  
• Confirm system stability and readiness before progression to Level 4 testing.
  

L4 – Functional Performance Testing

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• Lead and coordinate Level 4 functional performance testing of ELV systems.
  
• Prepare, review and technically challenge commissioning test scripts and sequences.
  
• Verify sequences of operation, cause-and-effect requirements, alarms, controls and system responses.
  
• Coordinate testing activities across vendors, contractors and other commissioning disciplines.
  
• Identify failures, defects and non-conformances during testing and drive corrective actions and retesting.
  
• Ensure testing is accurately documented and supported by appropriate evidence.
  

L5 – Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

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• Lead and support Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing across ELV and associated building systems.
  
• Review and develop IST scripts, scenarios and system interaction requirements.
  
• Coordinate ELV participation in integrated testing involving electrical, mechanical, BMS and life-safety systems.
  
• Validate system responses during normal operation, abnormal conditions and simulated failure scenarios.
  
• Ensure ELV interfaces and dependencies operate correctly during integrated testing.
  
• Support client demonstrations, witness testing and final acceptance.
  

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• Prepare, review and approve commissioning plans, procedures, test scripts and test records.
  
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and ensure appropriate evidence is captured throughout testing.
  
• Manage technical issues, defects, observations and commissioning punch-list items through to closure.
  
• Review vendor and contractor commissioning submissions for technical completeness.
  
• Produce commissioning progress updates and technical reports.
  
• Support final commissioning reports and project handover documentation.
  
• Attend commissioning, coordination and client meetings.
  
• Provide clear technical updates on system status, risks and outstanding actions.
  

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• Act as the senior technical point of contact for ELV commissioning activities.
  
• Provide technical guidance and support to ELV Commissioning Engineers and other members of the project team.
  
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and specialist suppliers during testing activities.
  
• Work collaboratively with Electrical, Mechanical and BMS commissioning teams.
  
• Build strong working relationships w