Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centre

Axium Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Axium Global is expanding its Data Centre Engineering capability in Mumbai, seeking a technically strong Electrical Engineer with hands-on data centre design experience. Lead electrical design packages for Data Centre projects and coordinate with international clients to ensure compliance with global standards.

The role emphasizes ownership, faster career progression, and building a scalable Data Centre design team from Mumbai.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7–12 years total experience in electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects.
• Experience with data centre standards like ANSI/TIA-942 and Uptime Institute.
• Hands-on with ETAP / SKM and similar power analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for Data Centre projects (Enterprise / Colocation / Hyperscale).
• Develop and review generator systems and fuel systems coordination, UPS systems, busducts, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Develop detailed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and perform load assessments and redundancy studies.
• Coordinate short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies (ETAP / SKM preferred).
• Support design documentation to international consultancy standards.
• Attend technical meetings with international clients and review vendor submissions for compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

International stakeholder comms

Team collaboration

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.