Data Center Specialist (GCC)

Jubaili Bros; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubaili Bros in Dubai is seeking a senior Data Center Project Engineer to oversee design review, commissioning, and handover of critical electrical and mechanical systems in data centers across GCC markets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, support tendering and solution sizing, and manage client and partner relationships while ensuring compliance with local regulations and HSE standards. This role requires hands-on DC equipment knowledge and a track record on live projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments, with 3+ years in GCC.
• Hands-on knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear and other electromechanical DC equipment.
• Experience on live data center projects from construction to operations.

Responsibilities

• Approve the company and the product with different entities.
• Provide technical expertise across data center power and mechanical and electrical systems, from design review through commissioning and handover.
• Support tendering and pre-sales with solution design, sizing, and technical clarifications.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, HSE requirements, and client standards in each GCC market.
• Mentor technical teams and share best practice across countries.

Skills

Data center design

Electrical engineering

Mechanical systems

GCC experience

UPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering

Job description

• Responsible of approving the company and the product with different entities.
• Provide technical expertise across data center power and mechanical and electrical systems, from design review through commissioning and handover
• Support tendering and pre-sales with solution design, sizing, and technical clarifications
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, HSE requirements, and client standards in each GCC market
• Mentor technical teams and share best practice across countries

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical environments, including at least 3 years in the GCC
• Hands-on knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, other electromechanical data center equipment.
• Track record on live data center projects, from construction through to operations
• Familiarity with regional authority and DC requirements.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving ability under pressure, with a calm approach to critical incidents
• Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working across cultures and markets