Senior Electrical Engineer: Data Center Construction Lead

Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and Contracting W.L.L.; Qatar; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and Contracting W.L.L. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage electrical construction activities for data center projects, ensuring critical systems are installed safely, on schedule, and to spec.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and submittals, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, and supervising MV/LV installations, UPS, generators, and power distribution, with a strong focus on QA/QC and handover readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (UPDA preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and tracking.
• Prepare as-built drawings and handover documentation.
• Supervise installation of MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, busducts, cable containment, and power cabling.
• Oversee installation of UPS systems, generators, ATSs, PDUs, and related critical power infrastructure.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and conduct inspections.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and punch-list closeout activities.
• Verify installation quality and readiness for handover.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

UPDA preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center Construction

Job Summary

The

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center Construction

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for managing electrical construction activities and engineering deliverables Data Center projects. The role ensures critical electrical systems are installed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and reliability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Support

• 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 and tracking.
• Prepare as-built drawings and handover documentation.
  
  

Site Construction Execution

• Supervise installation of MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, busducts, cable containment, and power cabling.
• Oversee installation of UPS systems, generators, ATSs, PDUs, and related critical power infrastructure.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
  
  

Quality & Commissioning Support

• Implement QA/QC procedures and conduct inspections.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and punch-list closeout activities.
• Verify installation quality and readiness for handover.
  
  

Responsibilities

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 (Microsoft, AWS, Google, Meta, Oracle).
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards and commissioning processes.