Senior Electrical Engineer: Data Center Construction Lead

Galfar Engineering and Contracting W.L.L; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Galfar Engineering and Contracting W.L.L is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage electrical construction activities and deliverables on Data Center projects. The role ensures critical electrical systems are installed safely on schedule and in compliance with project specifications and reliability requirements.

The candidate will prepare and review shop drawings, MIRs, method statements and RFIs, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review BOQs, and support procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, UPDA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of electrical construction experience, including 2+ years in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, Generators, switchgear, and data center infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and reviewing electrical drawings and SLDs.
• Preferred experience on hyperscale data center projects and knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction activities and engineering deliverables for Data Center projects.
• Prepare and review shop drawings, technical submittals, MIRs, method statements, and RFIs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and site issues; review BOQs and support material procurement.
• Oversee installation of MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, busducts, and power cabling; supervise UPS, generators, ATSs, and PDUs.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Site supervision

QA/QC

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

UPDA preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Galfar Engineering and Contracting W.L.L is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage electrical construction activities and deliverables on Data Center projects. The role ensures critical electrical systems are installed safely on schedule and in compliance with project specifications and reliability requirements.

The candidate will prepare and review shop drawings, MIRs, method statements and RFIs, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review BOQs, and support procurement.