Senior ELV Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior ELV Engineer to support the successful delivery of Testing and Commissioning (T&C) activities for Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and Special Systems projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors, the Senior ELV Engineer will contribute to the successful commissioning and handover of integrated ELV systems across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Commissioning Management

• Lead and coordinate testing and commissioning activities for ELV and Special Systems projects.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning strategies, procedures, schedules, and execution plans for project delivery.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, contractual requirements, international standards, and client expectations.
• Review and approve testing procedures, method statements, inspection reports, and commissioning documentation before submission.
• Monitor commissioning progress and resolve technical issues to achieve successful system integration and project handover.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to commissioning engineers, technicians, and project teams.
• Recommend innovative testing methodologies, advanced commissioning techniques, and industry best practices to improve project performance.
• Stay current with emerging ELV technologies, commissioning standards, and system integration practices.
• Deliver technical training sessions and mentoring programs to enhance team knowledge and professional development.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop departmental and project-specific testing and commissioning plans before field activities begin.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth execution of commissioning activities.
• Support contractor selection, resource planning, scheduling, and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and quality standards.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Prepare, review, and submit commissioning plans, reports, checklists, and project documentation within established timelines.
• Ensure accurate recording of commissioning activities, test results, and project documentation.
• Verify that all systems are fully tested, commissioned, and validated before final handover.
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture across all commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with HSE teams to implement workplace safety programs and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits of contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with HSE regulations, Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures, and project safety requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare and submit project timesheets, progress reports, and commissioning documentation according to company procedures.
• Monitor commissioning performance, analyze project data, and recommend process improvements.
• Support cost tracking, resource utilization, and operational reporting for assigned projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ELV systems testing, commissioning, and system integration.
• Experience with fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, public address, structured cabling, BMS, and other special systems.
• Excellent understanding of testing methodologies, commissioning procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.
• Experience in risk assessment, issue resolution, and commissioning management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies; PMP certification is an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinking with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience using ERP systems; SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and testing & commissioning software.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in ELV systems, Testing & Commissioning, or Special Systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in a Senior Engineer or similar leadership role within Testing & Commissioning or Operations.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale building projects is highly desirable.
• GCC project experience is considered an advantage.