Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Data center

Axium Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Axium Global is expanding its Data Centre Engineering capability in Mumbai and seeks an Electrical Engineer with hands-on data centre design experience. You will lead electrical design packages, coordinate with international clients, and help shape internal technical standards.

The role targets professionals with 7–12 years total experience, including data centre projects, and a strong background in critical power systems and reliability philosophy.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years total experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects.
• Experience with structured international design processes.
• Strong understanding of critical power systems and reliability philosophy.
• Experience with Data Centre standards like – ANSI/TIA-942, Uptime Institute.
• Hands‑on experience with ETAP / SKM / similar power analysis tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with overseas stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for Data Centre projects (Enterprise / Colocation / Hyperscale).
• Develop and review generator systems and fuel systems coordination; UPS systems (centralized & distributed); Busduct systems; Earthing & lightning protection; develop detailed SLDs.
• Perform load assessments, diversity studies, and redundancy evaluation.
• Coordinate short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies (ETAP / SKM preferred).
• Coordinate with Mechanical, BIM, and other services teams; attend technical meetings with international clients.
• Review vendor submissions and technical compliance; support design documentation to international consultancy standards.
• Contribute to building a structured and scalable Data Centre design team.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

We are expanding our Data Centre Engineering capability and are looking for a technically strong Electrical Engineer with hands‑on data centre design experience.

This role is ideal for professionals currently working with leading building services consultancies and mission‑critical design firms who want greater ownership, faster career progression, and the opportunity to help build a high‑performing Data Centre team from Mumbai.

You will play a key role in delivering international data centre projects and shaping internal technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

1) Electrical Design – Mission Critical Facilities

• Lead electrical design packages for Data Centre projects (Enterprise / Colocation / Hyperscale).
• Develop and review:
• Generator systems and fuel systems coordination
• UPS systems (centralized & distributed)
• Busduct systems
• Earthing & lightning protection
• Develop detailed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
• Perform load assessments, diversity studies, and redundancy evaluation.
• Coordinate short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies (ETAP / SKM preferred).

2) Reliability & Tier Strategy

• Understand and apply redundancy concepts:
• N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1
• Contribute to Tier alignment strategy (Uptime-based thinking).
• Participate in design risk reviews and resilience discussions.
• Ensure compliance with IEC / NEC / local authority requirements.

3) Project & Client Interface

• Coordinate with Mechanical, BIM, and other services teams.
• Attend technical meetings with international clients.
• Review vendor submissions and technical compliance.
• Support design documentation to international consultancy standards.

4) Team Contribution

• Support development of internal Data Centre electrical design guidelines.
• Contribute to building a structured and scalable Data Centre design team.

Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of total experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects.
• Experience working with structured international design processes.
• Strong understanding of critical power systems and reliability philosophy.
• Experience with Data Centre standards like – ANSI/TIA-942, Uptime Institute
• Hands‑on experience with:
• ETAP / SKM / similar power analysis tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with overseas stakeholders.