Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Data Center Onsite

Syska Hennessy Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – Onsite with strong data center or critical facilities experience. The role is site-based, serving as a technical leader and mentor to junior engineers.

The candidate will represent the firm in client/contractor interactions, oversee design and field activities, and support handover and certification processes. 10 years in MEP consulting is preferred; bachelor’s in electrical engineering required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution.
• 10 years' experience in the MEP engineering/consulting field.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects and other project team members.
• Perform calculations, equipment verification, equipment specification, system design, layout, field investigation and construction administration.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings with contractors, sub-contractors and the Client.
• Review shop drawings for consistency with design documents and local codes/standards (DEWA/DM/ADM/ADDC).
• Coordinate construction activities with civil, electrical, mechanical and controls engineers; document controllers and CAD operators.
• Prepare site instructions to contractors per contract agreement.
• Participate in QA/QC processes for contractor staff.
• Review and approve contractor submissions including RFIs, material submissions, shop drawings, method statements and variations.
• Review and verify drawing submissions, O&M documents, as-built drawings with the management team; ensure conformance with final drawings and design intent.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure good practice, standards and material compliance.
• Develop punch lists to log defects and ensure timely contractor actions.
• Provide ad-hoc construction advisory to the Client as agreed.
• Support facility certification processes where applicable by Uptime Institute.
• Assist in final handover of the facility with the Client.

Skills

Data Center experience

Site experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Syska Hennessy Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – Onsite with strong data center or critical facilities experience. The role is site-based, serving as a technical leader and mentor to junior engineers.

The candidate will represent the firm in client/contractor interactions, oversee design and field activities, and support handover and certification processes. 10 years in MEP consulting is preferred; bachelor’s in electrical engineering required.