Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Kent Data Centres; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Data Centres is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the design of MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS, and switchgear for mission-critical data centre projects. You will produce and review electrical schematics, ensure compliance with international standards, and coordinate with subcontractors to deliver robust, scalable electrical systems.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong proficiency in

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience in building services and data centres.
• Fluency in English and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design MV and LV distribution, generator and UPS systems, switchgear, MDB/SMDB/DB for data centres.
• Review shop drawings and ensure conformance to project specs and local/international standards.
• Produce electrical schematics and specifications for contractors and sales.
• Carry out site surveys and liaise with sub-contractors; develop drawings and calculations to construction standard.

Skills

Electrical design

English fluency

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

REVIT MEP

Dialux

Relux

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, Kent Data Centres are the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

OUR PURPOSE AND BELIEFS:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs

OUR VISION FOR DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fuelled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to design MV Distributions, LV Distribution, Generator & UPS systems, Switch Gears, MDB, SMDB, DB and Small power system.
• Concurrent maintainability design for the Electrical Systems, Carry out shop drawing reviews/approvals in line with the Project Specifications and international/ Local Standards and Codes.
• Material selection reviews/approvals and produce designs for data centre Electrical systems
• To produce/review electrical schematics both for sales documentation and for build drawings
• To produce/review specifications for critical part of Electrical installations
• Create and issue Electrical systems specifications to contractors.
• Carry out site surveys.
• To develop the Electrical systems including developing all necessary drawings, technical submissions, calculations and descriptions of operation to construction standard.
• To liaise with all sub-contractors and ensure that all drawings are issued with all required information.
• To check and approve material submittals with respect to Technical Design
• Providing Sales support for incoming enquiries and queries
• Preparation of proposal/ quotes for customers directly
• Study tender documents and understand client requirements to be able to put together the technical response to tender bids, proposal and quotations.
• Evaluate client enquiries, specification and drawings.
• Formulate technical and commercial response with assistance and guidance from other departments as required
• Prepare and participate in the review of and submit Technical and part of the Commercial responses to the highest standards of accuracy, presentation, and punctuality and in accordance with company standards and client requirements.
• Attend client, supplier and third-party meetings on and offsite as necessary.
• Understanding / knowledge of electrical & mechanical equipment’s, financial aspects and technical risk
• Engage directly with consultancy (Data Centre audits, best practice etc)
• Prepare Basis of Design, Design report and Sequence of operation.
• Pro-actively working with other disciplines.
• Take responsible for the on-time submission of all design deliverables.
• To liaise with all sub-contractors and ensure that all drawings are issued with all required information.
• Work together with the senior design team and other company departments to develop innovative solutions
• Coordinate with the respective BIM Engineers in transferring the schematics into layouts by knowledge sharing and brainstorming.
• Develop the MEP design drawings in coordination with architectural, structural and ID layouts.
• Communicates and coordinates with all Disciplines and Stakeholders on a daily basis.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in BEng/BSc/BE/B. Master s in electrical engineering from an accredited university with 8 years relevant experience relevant experience in Building services and Data Centres,
• Minimum 3 years of similar experience as an electrical building services design engineer.
• Working knowledge of REVIT MEP, Dialux, Relux, Navisworks and AutoCAD/ REVIT.
• Working knowledge of Uptime Tiers & TIA 942-C and IEEE standards
• Experience with Data Centre multi-MW Installations

Communication:

• Excellent communicator, both in writing, on the telephone and face-to-face with customers

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Proficient in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, DIA lux, RE lux, MATLAB, or PSpice, demonstrating technical capability in creating and analysing designs.
• Experience with power distribution systems, control systems, and renewable energy technologies, reflecting versatility and industry knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and present ideas to clients.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, capable of identifying potential issues and developing practical solutions efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements, exhibiting flexibility and resilience.
• Competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage time, to meet tight project deadlines
• Good technical and proposals and submittals management
• Good technical review ability
• Ability to produce and understand detailed schematic designs