Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - KSA

About the role

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join its commissioning team and lead the successful delivery of mission‑critical data‑centre projects in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead day‑to‑day mechanical commissioning activities on data‑centre projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and client requirements.
• Execute commissioning programmes for HVAC systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, chilled water loops, pumps, cooling towers and heat exchangers.
• Lead Pre‑Functional Inspections, FAT, SAT, Functional Performance Tests and Integrated Systems Testing, monitoring progress and resolving technical issues.
• Review system designs and installation readiness, prepare commissioning reports, issue registers and hand‑over packages.
• Mentor commissioning engineers, technicians and subcontractors while coordinating with clients, consultants and equipment vendors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commissioning, MEP systems or mission‑critical facilities, including at least 5 years on data‑centre projects.
• Proven track record commissioning critical cooling infrastructure and leading multidisciplinary testing teams.
• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute commissioning practices, Integrated Systems Testing and data‑centre redundancy concepts.
• Professional certifications such as CxA, CCP, BCxP, Uptime ATD/ATS or PMP are an advantage.

Required skills

• CRAC/CRAH units
• HVAC systems
• Chilled water systems
• Cooling towers
• Heat exchangers
• Pumps and chillers
• Commissioning methodologies and Integrated Systems Testing
• Uptime Institute commissioning practices