Sr Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

Axium Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Axium Global in Mumbai is expanding its data centre engineering capability. We seek a technically strong Electrical Engineer with hands-on data centre design experience to lead design packages for international projects.

This role offers ownership, rapid career progression, and an opportunity to help build a high-performing Data Centre team from Mumbai, collaborating with overseas stakeholders and shaping internal technical standards.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 7–12 years total experience.
• 3–5 years in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects with international exposure.

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; detailed Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
• Coordinate short circuit, protection, arc flash studies and ensure conformity with IEC / NEC / local requirements.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, BIM, and other services teams; review vendor submissions; support design documentation to international standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Data Centre

Power Systems

Load Analysis

Client Liaison

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Power System Studies

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.