Core Group ME is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – CxA (Data Centre) to join its specialised commissioning division in Abu Dhabi. This is a high-impact role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering L2–L5 commissioning activities across mission-critical electrical systems, ensuring technical compliance, robust quality assurance, and full readiness for client acceptance on complex data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
About the Company — Core Group ME
Organisation Structure: Operates under two specialised divisions — Core Emirates (Commissioning Services) and Core International (Project Management Services)
Industry Focus: Tailored commissioning and project management services for mission-critical and complex facilities
Sector Expertise: Deep specialisation in data centre commissioning and critical infrastructure projects across the UAE
Regional Presence: Central communication pathway connecting commissioning and project management expertise across the Middle East
Company Evolution: Recently rebranded structure reflecting continued growth and organisational evolution
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
High-Value Sector: Data centre commissioning is one of the fastest-growing and highest-demand engineering disciplines in the Gulf region
Technical Authority: Role carries real decision-making power to approve progression between commissioning stages
Career Specialisation: Deepen expertise in mission-critical infrastructure — a niche, high-CPC engineering career path
Abu Dhabi Market: Work at the centre of UAE’s rapidly expanding data centre and critical infrastructure investment boom
Position Overview
This Electrical Engineer – CxA (Data Centre) role at Core Group ME in Abu Dhabi is built for a seasoned commissioning professional who thrives on technical precision and stakeholder coordination. The Commissioning Engineer leads verification, testing, and validation activities across the full L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle — from installation readiness checks through to integrated systems testing and client acceptance — ensuring every electrical system within mission-critical facilities performs exactly as designed before going live.
Why This Role Matters: As an Electrical Engineer CxA at Core Group, you safeguard the operational integrity of mission-critical data centre infrastructure before it ever goes live. You lead installation verification and approve critical documentation, witness and validate individual equipment commissioning, coordinate complex system functional testing against design intent, support integrated systems testing including resilience and recovery validation, and hold real authority to approve or reject test results — directly influencing the reliability of Abu Dhabi’s most critical digital infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
L2 — Installation Verification
- Lead verification of installation readiness across assigned electrical systems and areas within data centre facilities
- Review and approve installation checklists, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements prior to commissioning progression
- Ensure all installations fully meet defined commissioning entry criteria before advancing to the next testing stage
L3 — Individual Element Commissioning
- Plan and witness commissioning of individual items of electrical plant and equipment within mission-critical environments
- Verify correct operation, settings, controls, and protection systems for each commissioned element
- Confirm operational stability before progression into broader system-level functional testing
L4 — System Functional Testing
- Coordinate and witness comprehensive system functional tests across integrated electrical infrastructure
- Verify sequences of operation and confirm accurate system responses under simulated operational conditions
- Confirm full compliance with design intent and stated operational requirements for each tested system
L5 — Integrated Systems Testing & Client Acceptance
- Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities across multiple interdependent electrical and critical infrastructure systems
- Validate resilience and recovery outcomes for assigned systems under fault and failover scenarios
- Assist directly in client demonstrations and final acceptance activities, ensuring stakeholder confidence in system readiness
Authority, Decision-Making & Performance
- Approve progression between commissioning stages within clearly defined scope of authority
- Recommend formal acceptance or rejection of test results based on technical evidence and documented standards
- Maintain technical accuracy and robustness of testing while ensuring timely issue resolution and close-out
- Produce complete, high-quality technical documentation supporting every stage of the commissioning process
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- 5–8 years of commissioning experience within mission-critical or complex facilities — this experience range is mandatory
- Proven, demonstrable Data Centre or critical infrastructure exposure is an absolute requirement — candidates without this background will not be considered
Essential Skills
- Strong technical documentation skills, including ITPs, Method Statements, and commissioning test records
- Excellent coordination skills for managing multi-stakeholder commissioning activities across engineering, client, and contractor teams
- Sound technical judgement to assess test results and confidently recommend acceptance or rejection outcomes
- Ability to balance hands-on technical delivery with structured documentation and stakeholder communication responsibilities
Performance Measures
- Technical Accuracy: Robustness and precision of all commissioning testing activities performed
- Issue Resolution: Speed and effectiveness of identifying and closing out technical issues during commissioning
- Documentation Quality: Completeness and accuracy of all commissioning records, test reports, and sign-off documentation
About Core Group ME
Core Group ME represents the evolution of a specialised commissioning and project management organisation operating across the UAE and broader Middle East region. Structured under two focused divisions — Core Emirates for Commissioning Services and Core International for Project Management Services — the group delivers tailored technical solutions to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical and complex facility sectors, with particular strength in data centre commissioning.
As Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE continue to invest heavily in digital infrastructure and data centre capacity, Core Group ME positions itself at the forefront of ensuring these critical facilities are commissioned to the highest international technical standards. The organisation values rigorous technical delivery, transparent documentation, and close collaboration between engineers, clients, and contractors throughout every commissioning stage.
Career Excellence: Join a specialised commissioning authority shaping the reliability of Abu Dhabi’s most critical digital infrastructure projects.
Who Should Apply?
- Commissioning Engineers: With 5–8 years of mission-critical facility experience seeking a senior technical role in Abu Dhabi
- Data Centre Specialists: Electrical engineers with proven data centre commissioning exposure looking to advance into a CxA authority position
- Critical Infrastructure Professionals: Experienced in L2–L5 testing methodologies within complex, high-availability facility environments
- Electrical Engineers in MEP: With strong documentation and stakeholder coordination skills ready to specialise in commissioning authority work
- Integrated Systems Testing Experts: Comfortable validating resilience, failover, and recovery scenarios within mission-critical electrical systems
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