Commissioning Engineer - Smart Building Systems

NAFFCO is hiring a Commissioning Engineer - Smart Building Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Level rates it ; you can apply on NAFFCO.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled BMS Commissioning Engineer responsible for the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover of Building Management Systems (BMS). The successful candidate will ensure that BMS installations are operating efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and functional verification of Building Management Systems (BMS).
Configure and commission BMS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, panels, servers, workstations, and associated software.
Verify BMS points, graphics, sequences of operation, alarms, trends, schedules, and control strategies as per approved project requirements.
Conduct point-to-point checks, loop checks, functional performance testing, and system optimization.
Integrate BMS with third-party systems such as HVAC equipment, Fire Alarm Systems, Energy Management Systems, Electrical Systems, and other building services using communication protocols.
Work with protocols including BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks, or other relevant communication interfaces.
Coordinate with project managers, consultants, MEP contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth commissioning activities.
Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and client demonstrations.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, communication, and control-related issues.
Prepare commissioning reports, test records, point lists, cause-and-effect documentation, as-built documentation, and handover documents.
Provide technical support during project execution, testing, client handover, and warranty periods.
Ensure compliance with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
Support client training and assist in the final transition of the BMS to the operation and maintenance team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
3–7 years of experience in BMS commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with BMS platforms, controllers, field devices, HVAC controls, and graphical user interfaces.
Good knowledge of HVAC systems, control sequences, and building automation principles.
Experience with communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, and LonWorks is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose control and communication faults.
Ability to read and interpret BMS drawings, control schematics, points lists, and technical documents.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.

How we rate this

Commissioning Engineer - Smart Building Systems at NAFFCO rates 34 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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