Ark Energy (www.arkenergy.ae and YouTube Video) is a leading AI-first Energy Efficiency, Digitalization, and Decarbonization Advisory firm that consults clients to reduce their energy costs and decarbonize to net zero through a holistic approach to project development, funding, execution followed by digital measurement and verification of energy savings. We deploy extensive AI innovation to automate our clients’ energy management workflows end-to-end, including a suite of advanced AI and digital toolkits that support energy analytics, Low Delta-T Rehabilitation, data capture and cleansing, energy reporting, M&V audit, and our flagship digital energy management information system (www.arkEMIS.io or YouTube Video).
We are seeking a practical and technically strong Site Engineer to support our energy consulting and project implementation activities on a project-by-project basis. The role is field-oriented and involves conducting technical site visits, energy audit inspections, HVAC system assessments, material inspections, installation verification, and commissioning support for energy efficiency retrofit projects and chilled water systems.
The selected engineer will work closely with Ark Energy consultants and project managers to perform site inspections, validate technical compliance, document findings, and support implementation quality assurance activities.
Core Responsibilities
Energy Audits & Technical Assessments
Conduct Walk-Through Audits (WTA) for commercial, residential, hospitality, and district cooling-connected facilities
Inspect and assess HVAC systems including chillers, pumps, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, valves, piping systems, control panels, BMS field devices and sensors, and ventilation systems
Support Delta-T investigations and identify operational or design issues causing low Delta-T syndrome
Perform site verification of operating conditions, equipment status, BMS control sequences and setpoints, and system functionality
Capture field observations, measurements, photos, equipment nameplate data, BMS/SCADA screenshots and trend data, and operational findings
Support data validation activities related to energy audits, M&V, and engineering assessments
BMS, SCADA, Control Panels & IoT Instrumentation
Survey and assess existing BMS/BAS and SCADA systems, including controllers, DDC panels, field devices, network architecture, and integration gateways
Review and verify control sequences, setpoints, schedules, interlocks, and alarm configurations for chillers, pumps, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, cooling towers, and control valves
Extract and validate BMS/SCADA trend logs, historian data, and alarm records to support energy audits, Delta-T investigations, and M&V baselines
Inspect electrical and control panels (MCC, starter, VFD, and DDC panels) against approved drawings, wiring schedules, labelling, earthing, and safety requirements
Verify field instrumentation and IoT sensors – temperature, pressure, differential pressure, flow, humidity, CO₂, occupancy, power and BTU meters – for correct location, installation, wiring, and calibration
Support the installation, positioning, and commissioning of wireless IoT sensors, data loggers, and gateways for arkEMIS and other energy monitoring and submetering deployments
Carry out point-to-point testing and I/O verification between field devices, control panels, and the BMS/SCADA front end, and check graphics, tags, and point naming against the approved points list
Identify gaps in metering and monitoring coverage and recommend additional sensors, meters, or BMS/SCADA points required for energy management, control optimisation, and M&V
Support troubleshooting of controls-related faults such as failed or drifting sensors, manual overrides, stuck actuators, and BACnet/Modbus communication losses
Implementation Supervision & QA/QC
Attend site inspections for Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), and Testing & Commissioning inspections
Verify delivered materials against approved material submittals, specifications, datasheets, and approved shop drawings
Inspect installation works related to HVAC retrofit projects including chillers, pumps, valves, piping, coils, VFDs, control and DDC panels, BMS controllers, field sensors, IoT devices, BTU meters, and associated systems
Verify workmanship quality and compliance with approved method statements and project specifications
Support pre-commissioning and commissioning inspections for chilled water systems and HVAC equipment
Inspect control panel assembly, wiring, terminations, labelling, and IP rating prior to energisation, and verify VFD and starter panel parameters against approved settings
Verify IoT sensor and metering installations for mounting location, immersion depth, wiring, communication, and successful data transmission to the gateway or monitoring platform
Witness point-to-point testing, loop checks, sensor calibration, and BMS/SCADA integration testing during pre-commissioning and commissioning
Highlight technical deviations, installation deficiencies, or non-compliance issues during implementation
Coordinate with ESCOs, contractors, OEMs, facility teams, and Ark Energy consultants during inspections
Technical Reporting & Documentation
Fill and submit site inspection checklists, MIR/WIR comments, audit forms, and technical observations
Prepare concise site visit reports with supporting photos and findings
Maintain organized documentation and inspection records
Compile BMS/SCADA trend exports, sensor logs, and IoT data extracts into the required formats for consultant analysis and reporting
Maintain up-to-date points lists, sensor and meter registers, and controls inspection records for each project
Provide timely technical feedback following site visits and inspections
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of practical site experience in HVAC systems, chilled water systems, district cooling, BMS/controls, or MEP projects
Good understanding of central chilled water plants, HVAC controls, pumps, cooling towers, valves, control panels, instrumentation, and energy efficiency systems
Experience in site inspections, QA/QC, commissioning, or implementation supervision
Ability to review technical submittals, datasheets, shop drawings, control philosophies, points lists, and panel wiring diagrams
Familiarity with energy audits, HVAC troubleshooting, or Delta-T investigations is preferred
Good practical understanding of HVAC installation and commissioning processes
Hands-on experience with BMS/BAS and SCADA systems – navigating the front end, reading and exporting trend logs, reviewing alarms, and checking setpoints, schedules, and control sequences
Working knowledge of electrical and control panels, including MCC, starter, VFD, and DDC panels, control wiring, terminations, and I/O modules
Practical experience with field instrumentation and IoT sensors – temperature, pressure, flow, humidity, CO₂, occupancy, power and BTU meters – covering installation, wiring, calibration, and data verification
Familiarity with open communication protocols and gateways such as BACnet, Modbus, LoRaWAN, MQTT, or KNX, and how field devices integrate into BMS, SCADA, and energy monitoring platforms
Ability to work independently during field assignments
Strong technical reporting and communication skills
Fluent English required; Arabic is a plus
UAE driving license
Preferred Skills (Nice to have)
District cooling systems
ESCO / ESPC projects
ASHRAE Level 1 or Level 2 energy audits
Chiller plant optimization projects
HVAC Testing & Commissioning
BMS/BAS and DDC controls systems (BACnet, Modbus, or equivalent)
SCADA systems, plant room automation, and chiller plant manager (CPM) controls
Electrical and control panel works, including VFD, starter, and DDC panels
IoT sensors, wireless metering, data loggers, and gateway deployment
Point-to-point testing, loop checks, and BMS/SCADA integration and graphics verification
Energy monitoring and EMIS platforms (e.g. arkEMIS) or IoT-based submetering projects
Material inspection and QA/QC documentation
Retrofit implementation projects
Fit within Ark Energy
Working Conditions
Project-based site assignments across the UAE
Working hours from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monthly salary range between 5000 AED and 7000 AED based on experience
How to Apply
Interested candidates shall apply through our career portal at
https://www.arkenergy.ae/careers-15/22/site-engineer/en