Datacenter Site Engineer

Nxdt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxdt in Abu Dhabi is actively seeking a Datacenter Site Engineer with strong MEP experience to oversee critical infrastructure projects. This role requires excellent coordination skills, knowledge of datacenter systems, and the ability to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

The successful candidate will need 4–7 years of experience in site engineering, particularly with MEP systems, and will be responsible for supervising project activities, ensuring timelines are met, and addressing any technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant site engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge in MEP systems for datacenter or industrial projects.
• Ability to read MEP drawings and understand project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate MEP site activities for projects.
• Monitor installation and commissioning works.
• Ensure compliance with project quality and safety requirements.
• Track site progress and identify risks or delays.

Skills

MEP systems expertise

Site coordination

HVAC knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/12/2026

NX Digital Technology is urgently looking for a Datacenter Site Engineer with strong MEP experience to support the execution, coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover of datacenter and mission‑critical infrastructure projects in the UAE.

This is a hands‑on site role, ideal for someone who understands datacenter MEP systems, can coordinate with contractors and consultants, and can ensure work is delivered as per approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate MEP site activities for datacenter projects
• Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and handover works
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal project teams
• Review site execution against approved drawings, method statements, ITPs, and project specifications
• Support quality inspections, snagging, progress reporting, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and HSE requirements
• Track site progress and highlight risks, delays, or technical issues early
• Support commissioning activities for power, cooling, fire protection, BMS, containment, and related datacenter infrastructure

Immediate joiners will be preferred.

Requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 4–7 years of relevant site engineering experience
• Strong background in MEP systems for datacenter, telecom, critical facility, commercial, or industrial projects
• Good understanding of HVAC, power distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, fire protection, BMS, containment, and related infrastructure
• Ability to read and understand MEP drawings, SLDs, layouts, technical submittals, and project documentation
• Experience in datacenter or mission‑critical projects will be a strong advantage
• Good coordination, reporting, and problem‑solving skills