Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities for all Electrical and Mechanical systems on site.
• Electrical systems include LV/MV networks, substations, transformers, generators, UPS, lighting, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Mechanical systems include HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, pumps, chillers, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Review and ensure compliance with approved testing and commissioning procedures, method statements, and inspection checklists.
• Verify system readiness prior to energization or start-up through inspections and completion checks.
• Witness Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), functional testing, performance testing, and final commissioning activities.
• Review and analyze test results, commissioning reports, and verify compliance with approved specifications and standards.
• Identify defects and non-conformities, issue punch lists, and follow up on corrective actions until closure.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with contractors, suppliers, vendors, and third-party testing agencies.
• Ensure proper integration and interface between electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Enforce strict compliance with HSE requirements during all testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Support system handover by reviewing commissioning records, as-built drawings, test certificates, and O&M manuals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in construction projects with strong focus on Testing & Commissioning activities.
• Proven experience in supervision of electrical and/or mechanical systems testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and codes such as IEC, IEEE, ASHRAE, NFPA, and relevant local authority requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, testing procedures, and commissioning reports.
• Strong coordination and communication skills for site-based supervision.
• Sound knowledge of HSE requirements related to testing, energization, and system start-up.