Senior Electrical Lead — Mission-Critical Data Centers

Ramboll; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end electrical system design for data center projects. The role requires lifecycle ownership from power architecture to commissioning and performance validation.

You will drive cross-discipline conversations on electrical-mechanical interfaces and ensure compliance with regional utility requirements while coordinating with DEWA/ADDC/FEWA and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center electrical system design from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to lead cross-discipline design reviews and client discussions.
• Strong understanding of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary electrical contact for clients, leading design reviews and system architecture discussions.
• Engage with client-side SMEs, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams on power topics.
• Lead discussions on power distribution strategy, redundancy, and risk trade-offs.
• Own Electrical Basis of Design, DBR, and technical presentations for proposals and bids.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Power systems

Client engagement

Data center experience

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end electrical system design for data center projects. The role requires lifecycle ownership from power architecture to commissioning and performance validation.

You will drive cross-discipline conversations on electrical-mechanical interfaces and ensure compliance with regional utility requirements while coordinating with DEWA/ADDC/FEWA and other stakeholders.