Sr Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

XS CAD Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Axium Global, a UK-based MEP and BIM design and ITES provider with a Mumbai delivery centre, is expanding its Data Centre capability. We seek an Electrical Engineer with 7–12 years of total experience and 3–5 years in data centre projects to lead mission-critical designs.

You will interface with international clients, develop SLDs, review protection schemes, and help shape internal design standards while contributing to a high-performing data centre team in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7–12 years total experience with minimum 3–5 years in Data Centre projects.
• Experience with international design processes and standards (ANSI/TIA-942, Uptime Institute).
• Strong understanding of critical power systems and reliability philosophy.
• Hands-on with ETAP, SKM or similar power analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for Data Centre projects (Enterprise / Colocation / Hyperscale).
• Develop and review generator systems, UPS, busduct, earthing and lightning protection; develop SLDs.
• Perform load assessments, diversity studies and redundancy evaluation.
• Coordinate short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash studies.
• Understand and apply redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1) and contribute to Tier alignment.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, BIM and other services; attend technical meetings with international clients.
• Review vendor submissions and contribute to internal design guidelines and standards.
• Support development of a structured Data Centre design team.

Skills

Electrical Design

Data Centre

ETAP

SKM

Power systems

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Axium Global, established in 2002, is a UK-based MEP (M&E) and architectural design and BIM Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) provider with an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified Global Delivery Centre in Mumbai, India. With additional presence in the USA, Australia and UAE, our global reach allows us to provide services to customers with the added benefit of local knowledge and expertise.

Axium Global is established as one of the leading pre-construction planning services companies in the UK and India, serving the building services (MEP), retail, homebuilder, architectural and construction sectors with high-quality MEP engineering design and BIM solutions.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

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.