Data Center Electrical Design Manager - EMEA

Eaton; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Data Centre Electrical Design Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative data‑centre solutions, with a focus on electrical infrastructure and oversight of build projects. This role reports to the EMEA Director of Engineering – DC Segment and requires strategic thinking and hands-on technical leadership in data‑centre design.

As a senior engineer, you will mentor the DC Design & Engineering team, drive best practices, review complex designs, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) with 15+ years in a similar role.
• Experience leading electrical design for data-centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as design manager on data-centre projects from concept through construction close-out.
• Lead electrical design direction and mentor the DC Design & Engineering team.
• Coordinate engineers and SMEs across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Attend client, contractor, and internal meetings as a technical lead.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Client-facing

Electrical codes & standards

Arabic and English fluency

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About Us

Eaton is a power management company that provides energy‑efficient solutions to help customers manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. Eaton is dedicated to improving quality of life and the environment through power‑management technology and services. The company has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products in more than 175 countries.

Data Centre Electrical Design Manager

Reporting to the EMEA Director of Engineering – DC Segment, the Data Centre Electrical Design Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative data‑centre solutions. The role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background in data‑centre design, a passion for driving innovation, and the ability to influence technical direction across engineering teams. It offers deep engineering support and direction for the design, build, and operation of large data centers, primarily in the electrical infrastructure while also spanning operational technology.

The role demands expertise in electromechanical systems such as cooling, building management, and energy management. It also requires an understanding of building‑construction technologies, project‑management, and oversight of build projects and delivery of the various product technologies and services needed in the data‑centre environment.

What You’ll Do

• Act as design manager on data‑centre projects, leading the electrical design scope from concept through detailed design to construction support and close‑out.
• Remain hands‑on in electrical design, providing technical leadership and ownership of critical design aspects for mission‑critical facilities.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs as part of a multidisciplinary design team on both large and small projects.
• Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality across assigned projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team.
• Develop, implement, and uphold electrical design quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications, facilitating formal peer reviews.
• Act as a client‑facing technical lead, attending and contributing to client, contractor, and Eaton internal meetings.
• Lead project teams during value engineering, option‑eering, and technical decision‑making stages.
• Participate in and lead project site visits to monitor, review, and resolve electrical installation and commissioning matters.
• Collaborate with project management, commercial, and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in a similar position.

Skills

• Proven experience delivering the full suite of electrical engineering services for mission‑critical facilities, including:
  • MV and LV power distribution
  • Transformers
  • UPS and standby generation systems
  • Strong knowledge of relevant electrical codes, standards, and accepted industry best practices.
  • Experience undertaking value engineering and integrating new technologies to deliver cost‑effective, resilient client solutions.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is advantageous, but not essential.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as edge computing and AI.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to think strategically and drive long‑term innovation.
• Proven experience in building teams and supporting processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Your aspirations matter – Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.
• Your growth matters – We invest in long‑term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.
• Your contributions matter – Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people’s lives and the environment.
• Your wellbeing matters – Health, safety, and wellness are a priority. At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.