Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centers

GHD Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Global Data Centre Design Team. This high-profile role involves leading electrical designs for advanced AI and hyperscale data centre projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, primarily in mission critical environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The firm values innovation and diversity in its workforce, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to work on globally significant projects

Mentorship and professional development

Diverse, inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience, with at least 3 years in mission critical and/or data centre projects.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV distribution systems, UPS and generator systems, and advanced redundancy schemes.
• Familiarity with hyperscale and AI data centre design considerations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for mission critical facilities.
• Drive technical excellence by producing high-quality designs.
• Conduct load assessments and resilience planning for high-availability facilities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree or Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ETAP

Amtech

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Global Data Centre Design Team. This high-profile role involves leading electrical designs for advanced AI and hyperscale data centre projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, primarily in mission critical environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The firm values innovation and diversity in its workforce, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment.