Senior ELV Engineer - Data Centre

About CORE EmiratesCORE 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 RoleWe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesL2 - Installation Verification & ReadinessLead verification of ELV installation readiness against approved designs, specifications and commissioning requirementsReview installation checklists, inspection records, ITPs, Method Statements and supporting documentationIdentify installation deficiencies and ensure outstanding issues are resolved prior to commissioningConfirm systems meet commissioning entry criteria before progression to functional testingL3 - Equipment & System CommissioningPlan, coordinate and witness commissioning of ELV equipment and individual system componentsVerify configuration, functionality, interfaces, alarms, controls and communicationsCoordinate with vendors and contractors to resolve technical issuesConfirm system stability and readiness before progression to Level 4 testingL4 - Functional Performance TestingLead and coordinate Level 4 functional performance testing of ELV systemsPrepare, review and technically challenge commissioning test scripts and sequencesVerify sequences of operation, cause-and-effect requirements, alarms, controls and system responsesCoordinate testing activities across vendors, contractors and other commissioning disciplinesIdentify failures, defects and non-conformances during testing and drive corrective actions and retestingEnsure testing is accurately documented and supported by appropriate evidenceL5 - Integrated Systems Testing (IST)Lead and support Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing across ELV and associated building systemsReview and develop IST scripts, scenarios and system interaction requirementsCoordinate ELV participation in integrated testing involving electrical, mechanical, BMS and life-safety systemsValidate system responses during normal operation, abnormal conditions and simulated failure scenariosEnsure ELV interfaces and dependencies operate correctly during integrated testingSupport client demonstrations, witness testing and final acceptanceDocumentation & Project DeliveryPrepare, review and approve commissioning plans, procedures, test scripts and test recordsMaintain accurate commissioning documentation and ensure appropriate evidence is captured throughout testingManage technical issues, defects, observations and commissioning punch-list items through to closureReview vendor and contractor commissioning submissions for technical completenessProduce commissioning progress updates and technical reportsSupport final commissioning reports and project handover documentationAttend commissioning, coordination and client meetingsProvide clear technical updates on system status, risks and outstanding actionsLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementAct as the senior technical point of contact for ELV commissioning activitiesProvide technical guidance and support to ELV Commissioning Engineers and other members of the project teamCoordinate contractors, vendors and specialist suppliers during testing activitiesWork collaboratively with Electrical, Mechanical and BMS commissioning teamsBuild strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholdersEscalate technical and programme risks where they may impact commissioning milestones or project handoverPromote high standards of quality, safety and commissioning best practiceWhy Join CORE Emirates?This is an opportunity to take a senior technical role within a growing commissioning team delivering some of the region's most complex mission-critical infrastructure.You'll have the opportunity to:Work on major hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects across the UAE and GCCTake technical ownership of complex ELV commissioning and integrated testingWork alongside experienced commissioning and engineering professionalsDevelop your career within a growing specialist commissioning organisationGain exposure to technically challenging L4 and L5 testing environmentsWork directly with leading clients, contractors, consultants and technology providersIf you have strong ELV commissioning experience within data centres and can demonstrate hands-on delivery of L4 functional testing and L5 Integrated Systems Testing, we'd like to hear from you.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.