Principal, System Architect (Pre-sales)

Schneider Electric - UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric - UAE seeks a System Architect Electrical to own end-to-end electrical architecture for datacenter solutions, from utility input to rack-level power delivery. The role interfaces with KAM, Segment Solution Architects and EPCs to strengthen technical positioning and drive deals.

Responsibilities include design of UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, and grounding; BMS integration; and ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and Uptime Institute criteria.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; BE/BTech preferred.
• 8–14 years in datacenter electrical design, commissioning, or presales.
• Minimum 5 years in Data Center environments.
• Demonstrated design experience: UPS systems, distribution architecture, switchgear sizing, power redundancy (N, N+1, 2N).
• Ability to present and defend electrical designs to customer engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical and power distribution systems for datacenter solutions.
• Lead electrical-scope technical discussions with customers and design consultants.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and local codes; support RFPs and bid reviews.
• Coordinate BMS/DCIM integration, SNMP/Modbus, and real-time power monitoring.
• Provide technical workshops and defend design decisions at engineer-to-engineer level.

Job description

MISSION

The System Architect Electrical is the power distribution and electrical systems authority for assigned strategic accounts within the zone This role owns the end-to-end electrical architecture for datacenter solutions from primary utility input through UPS systems distribution monitoring to rack-level power delivery Working as a core member of the account fighting unit with the Key Account Manager and Segment Solution Architect the SAE-Electrical strengthens technical positioning and drives successful deal closure The role is accountable for electrical solution quality code compliance technical standards adherence and building deep customer credibility at the electrical engineering level

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical System Design Core Engineering Design complete electrical and power distribution systems for datacenter solutions Primary electrical infrastructure utility service entry transformer sizing switchgear selection UPS systems topologies 2N N 1 dual-bus sizing for IT cooling loads battery runtime calculations modular vs monolithic Distribution architecture primary secondary distribution PDU sizing cable routing voltage drop analysis Monitoring and control BMS integration UPS PDU interfaces SNMP Modbus protocols alarm alerting configuration Grounding and bonding single-point vs multi-point lightning surge protection rack-level grounding strategies AI DC electrical design GPU cluster power profiles CDU pump load integration power sequencing for high-density racks Energy modeling PUE contribution from electrical distribution efficiency loss calculations power factor optimization Compliance IEC IEEE NEC local codes Uptime Institute Tier electrical requirements EN 50600 Market Influence & Prescription Influence customer power architecture decisions during concept and design phases Drive specification of Schneider Electric Power Systems & Secure Power Solutions into consultant and customer design standards Engage with design institutes engineering consultants and EPC organizations to promote Schneider Electric preferred architectures Customer Consultant Engagement Lead electrical-scope technical discussions with customers defend design decisions at engineer-to-engineer level Conduct electrical technical workshops with design consultants embed Schneider standards in RFP briefs Support EPC contractor engagement design reviews compliance clarifications interface resolution Present power architecture and redundancy strategy to customer leadership and engineering teams Build and maintain direct technical relationships with customer electrical engineering and design teams Fight Unit Bid Support Work as core member of the account fighting unit SSA solution strategy SAE-Electrical power train SAM-Mechanical thermal train Digital System architect and KAM customer relationship Co-design with System Architect Mechanical align electrical loads with cooling calcs CDU pump loads BMS integration points Submit qualifying bid designs through Principal Architect review address technical feedback Participate in win loss debrief reviews capture electrical decisions for standards evolution Support solution integration ensure power design is competitive code-compliant and aligned with customer needs

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Expert-level competency required across power distribution UPS systems and electrical compliance This person must be the most technically credible voice in the room on electrical design Hero Offers MV LV solutions and grid expertise when presenting to enterprise and hyperscaler engineering teams Core Technical Domains Primary Infrastructure Utility service analysis transformer selection oil-filled dry-type k-factor switchgear MCC design grounding systems UPS & Backup Power Modular and monolithic UPS topologies battery sizing and runtime parallel UPS systems static transfer switches generator integration Distribution & PDUs Primary secondary distribution rack PDU selection metered switched smart overcurrent protection coordination voltage optimization Monitoring & Control BMS DCIM integration SNMP Modbus BACnet protocols real-time alerting predictive maintenance capabilities power quality monitoring Compliance & Standards IEC IEEE NEC local electrical codes Uptime Institute Tier electrical criteria EN 50600 fire protection integration AI DC GPU power profiles Nvidia AMD heterogeneous load management power sequencing for dense racks immersion cooling electrical considerations Degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/BTech preferred)8 14 years in datacenter electrical design, commissioning, or presales; minimum 5 years in Data Center environments Demonstrated design experience: UPS systems, distribution architecture, switchgear sizing, power redundancy (N, N+1, 2N) Experience producing SLDs, load calculations, cable schedules, equipment specifications Ability to present and defend electrical designs to customer electrical engineering teams Working knowledge of BMS/DCIM integration, SNMP/Modbus protocols, power monitoring systems Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and Uptime Institute Tier electrical requirements Preferred / Advantageous Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification electrical module Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent national electrical licensing Direct AI DC experience: GPU cluster power profiles, heterogeneous load management Background with hyperscalers (AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft) or Tier 1 consultants and Design Firms Presales or solutions engineering background