ELV Commissioning Engineer
Role Overview
James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced ELV Commissioning Engineer for mission-critical data centre projects.
The role supports testing, integration, and commissioning of ELV and ICT systems from equipment and installation readiness through L4 Functional Performance Testing and L5 Integrated Systems Testing.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced ELV Commissioning Engineer for mission-critical data centre projects.
The role supports testing, integration, and commissioning of ELV and ICT systems from equipment and installation readiness through L4 Functional Performance Testing and L5 Integrated Systems Testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Commission structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, access control, CCTV/VMS, fire/life-safety interfaces, BMS/EPMS/DCIM integrations, and network-dependent ELV systems.
- Execute assigned L3 and L4 commissioning activities and support L5 Integrated Systems Testing.
- Perform copper and fibre certification, OTDR testing, security system functional testing, and point-to-point integration.
- Support cause-and-effect validation, alarm and event correlation, network failover, and time-synchronization testing.
- Maintain test records, manage deficiencies, and support technical closeout and handover.
- Coordinate with OEMs, specialist subcontractors, IT and network teams, cybersecurity, operations, and life-safety stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, ICT, Computer/Network Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum five years of relevant ELV/ICT systems testing, integration, and commissioning experience.
- Hands-on experience with structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, security systems, fire/life-safety interfaces, and BMS/EPMS/DCIM integrations.
- Practical knowledge of copper/fibre certification, OTDR testing, system integration, network failover, and commissioning documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two to three years of experience on mission-critical or data centre projects is preferred.
- RCDD, DCDC, CCNA/CCNP, CCP, or relevant manufacturer certifications are advantageous.
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