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ELV Engineer
ICT
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market AED 6,000–AED 10,000/mo (AED 72,000–AED 120,000/yr)
About the Company
Every Project. Every Time. Part of GCV Group. Commissioning authority for mission-critical infrastructure across EMEA. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe's top 500 fastest-growing companies for three years running, Global Commissioning is the leading authority in data centre commissioning, delivering independent certification and verification that critical infrastructure performs as designed across EMEA and beyond. Our work goes beyond coordination or process oversight. Commissioning, at its core, is the point where systems are tested under real operating conditions, verified against design intent, and certified ready for operation. That is what we exist to deliver. Through Commissioning Management (CxM), Commissioning Agent (CxA) services, Commissioning Project Management (CxPM), and Modular Certification, our experienced teams provide the assurance layer between construction and operation. From detailed design review to integrated systems testing and evidence-based reporting, we ensure data centres are not just complete, but proven to perform. Clients rely on Global Commissioning to reduce risk at handover, protect uptime, and provide clear, defensible proof that every component of their facility is optimised for safe, efficient, and continuous operation. Services: Commissioning Management / Agents (CxM/CxA), Commissioning Project Management (CxPM), Modular Certification. We also work across HV and LV SAP/AP and Energy Marshalling, electrical testing, renewable energy, and hazardous areas. Part of GCV Group. Construction Specialties: Data Centre Commissioning, Commissioning Management (CxM), Commissioning Agent (CxA), Commissioning Project Management (CxPM), Independent Commissioning, Mission-Critical Infrastructure, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Commissioning Certification, Modular Certification, Data Centre Delivery, Technical Assurance, Design Review, Commissioning Startegy, Operational Readiness, Critical Infrastructure, MEP Commissioning, Quality Assurance, Risk Mitigation, Lifecycle Assurance
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Extra Low Voltage Engineer to support 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 member of the commissioning team, you will participate in oversee activities, review commissioning documentation and work closely with clients, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to drive systems through to successful acceptance and handover.
Responsibilities
- ● 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.
- ● 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.
- ● 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.
- ● 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.
- ● 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.
- ● Act as the technical point of contact for ELV commissioning activities.
- ● Provide technical guidance and support other 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 with clients, consultants, contractors and project stakeholders.
- ● Escalate technical and programme risks where they may impact commissioning milestones or project handover.
- ● Promote high standards of quality, safety and commissioning best practice.
Requirements
- ● 5-7 years' relevant ELV engineering and commissioning experience.
- ● Strong data centre or mission-critical project experience is essential.
- ● Proven hands-on experience delivering L2-L5 commissioning activities.
- ● Solid practical experience of Level 4 functional performance testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- ● Demonstrable experience preparing, reviewing and executing commissioning test scripts.
- ● Strong technical knowledge across multiple ELV systems and their interfaces with other building systems.
- ● Experience diagnosing system failures and coordinating corrective actions and retesting.
- ● Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, cause-and-effect matrices, sequences of operation and technical specifications.
- ● Strong understanding of commissioning documentation, testing procedures and handover requirements.
- ● Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- ● Ability to lead testing activities and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- ● Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety and technical excellence.
- ● Relevant engineering qualification, degree or recognised technical certification preferred.
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