Data Center Electrical Engineer

ENGIE Solutions Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Solutions Middle East is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer in Riyadh to oversee 24/7 power reliability for critical facilities, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and electrical safety to maximize uptime. You will lead technicians, coordinate with OEMs and contractors, perform switching and LOTO, manage spare parts and ensure compliance with HSE procedures.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in data centers are required; English is mandatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in data center/mission-critical facilities.
• Strong experience with critical power systems and LOTO.
• English required; Arabic preferred.
• Experience supervising technicians and coordinating with OEMs/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV systems, transformers, generators, ATS, UPS and switchgear.
• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance and prepare MOPs per OEM requirements.
• Perform authorized switching, shutdown/startup, isolation, restoration and LOTO.
• Supervise electrical technicians and coordinate with OEMs/vendors for major maintenance.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and support RCA and corrective actions.
• Maintain electrical redundancy, reliability and operational resilience.
• Execute approved changes and ensure proper technical documentation.
• Manage critical spare parts, tools, testing equipment and calibration records.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and site procedures.
• Support testing, commissioning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Critical power systems

LOTO

Switching & isolation

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Industry: Data Center / Critical Facilities

Job Title: Data Center Electrical Engineer

Reports To: Data Center Facility Manager

Job Summary

Manages 24/7 power reliability, maintenance, and efficiency of critical infrastructure. Core duties involve overseeing medium/low-voltage distribution, UPS systems, backup generators, and electrical safety to achieve maximum uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV systems, transformers, generators, ATS, UPS, batteries, switchgear, PDU/RPP, busway and power distribution systems.
• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance and prepare MOPs in accordance with OEM requirements.
• Perform authorized switching, shutdown/startup, isolation, restoration and LOTO activities.
• Supervise electrical technicians and coordinate with OEMs/vendors for major maintenance and equipment failures.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and support RCA, corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain electrical redundancy, reliability and operational resilience.
• Execute approved changes and ensure proper technical documentation.
• Manage critical spare parts, tools, testing equipment and calibration records.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and site procedures.
• Support testing, commissioning, equipment performance reviews and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of data center/mission-critical facilities experience.
• Strong experience with critical power systems, LOTO, switching and isolation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing technicians, OEMs and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure, shifts and on-call requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and participate in 24x7/on-call operations.
• English communication required; Arabic preferred.

Preferred Certifications/Training

CDCP or equivalent, Uptime Institute, DCOM/ATS, HV Switching, Electrical Safety, LOTO, OEM training and Crisis/Incident Management.