Lead Electrical Engineer â Mission Critical (Data Centers)

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for their Abu Dhabi office. This high-profile role involves leading the electrical design for advanced AI and hyperscale data centers. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid background in electrical engineering and data center projects. The position offers opportunities to influence innovative designs and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Work on globally significant projects

Collaborate in an innovative environment

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in mission critical and/or data center projects.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV distribution systems, UPS and generator systems, and advanced redundancy schemes.
• Strong understanding of cooling integration and commissioning processes for high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for mission critical facilities including power distribution and lighting.
• Drive technical excellence by producing high-quality designs and specifications.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated designs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree or Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ETAP

Amtech

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe GHD is one of the worlds leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water energy and resources environment property and buildings and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

Our Middle East operations have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our office in Abu Dhabi UAE building services team.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Global Data Centre Design Team (Mission Critical) based in our UAE offices. This is a high-profile leadership role for a technically accomplished engineer with a proven track record in the design and delivery of complex data centre projects.

You will have the opportunity to lead the electrical engineering design on some of the most advanced AI and hyperscale data centre projects worldwide. These projects range from deploying and refining standardized high-performance designs for global clients to delivering fully bespoke cutting-edge facilities that set new benchmarks for innovation resilience and sustainability.

You will play a central role in influencing future data center design approaches working closely with clients multidisciplinary teams and industry experts to deliver efficient sustainable and commercially viable engineering solutions that meet the rapidly evolving demands of AI-driven infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for mission critical facilities covering all aspects including medium and low voltage power distribution UPS systems standby generation lighting earthing and lightning protection.
• Drive technical excellence by producing high-quality designs specifications reports and calculations in accordance with client requirements local regulations and international standards.
• Conduct load assessments redundancy strategy planning fault/discrimination studies and resilience planning for high-availability facilities .
• Coordinate with mechanical structural ICT security and other disciplines to ensure integrated clash-free and optimised designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring supporting the growth of less experienced engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee project budgets deliverables and programmes ensuring compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
• Maintain direct client engagement presenting solutions managing expectations and offering proactive technical input during all project phases.
• Contribute to the development adaptation and improvement of client standard reference designs as well as the design of bespoke facilities.
• Champion innovation integrating energy efficiency sustainability and emerging technologies into design strategies.

Skills Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (masters degree or Chartered Engineer status preferred).
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in mission critical and/or data center projects.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV distribution systems UPS and generator systems and advanced redundancy schemes.
• Strong understanding of cooling integration ICT systems and commissioning processes specific to high-availability environments.
• Familiarity with hyperscale and AI data centre design considerations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in ETAP Amtech AutoCAD Revit and other relevant design tools.
• Track record of producing detailed designs including schematic diagrams fault and discrimination studies technical reports and specifications.
• Strong leadership problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead discussions influence decision-making and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

Why Join Us

• Work on globally significant projects influencing the next generation of AI and hyperscale data center design.
• Be part of a globally recognized fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence sustainability and commercial success.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
• Join a team that values knowledge-sharing mentorship and professional excellence.

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employeesregardless of background identity or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.