Data Centre Design Engineer

GENTEC - Haji Ali Reza & Co.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

GENTEC - Haji Ali Reza & Co. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Data Centre Design Engineer to support design and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects across the Kingdom.

The role focuses on compliant, reliable, and constructible engineering designs in line with local authority requirements and international standards. You will work in a multidisciplinary EPC environment, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure timely and compliant project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Uptime Institute Accredited ATD, Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data centre or mission-critical facility design, preferably in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centres.
• Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Sound knowledge of MEP systems, redundancy concepts, and critical infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for data centre facilities.
• Design and coordinate electrical, mechanical, cooling, and fire/life safety systems.
• Develop power distribution and redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N).
• Design cooling systems suitable for high ambient temperature conditions in Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure compliance with SBC, SEC, Saudi Civil Defence, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, IT, and telecom disciplines.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documentation.
• Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, and material approvals.
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Participate in technical reviews, authority inspections, and audits.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Redundancy concepts

Data centre design

Saudi Arabia project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Data Centre Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for developing compliant, reliable, and constructible engineering designs in accordance with local authority requirements and international standards.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment, coordinating with internal engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for data centre facilities
• Design and coordinate electrical, mechanical, cooling, and fire/life safety systems
• Develop power distribution and redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N)
• Design cooling systems suitable for high ambient temperature conditions in Saudi Arabia
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), SEC, Saudi Civil Defence, and applicable international standards
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, IT, and telecom disciplines
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documentation
• Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, and material approvals
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Participate in technical reviews, authority inspections, and audits

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data centre or mission-critical facility design, preferably in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centres
• Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
• Sound knowledge of MEP systems, redundancy concepts, and critical infrastructure design

Preferred

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration
• Experience with EPC or engineering consultancy environments
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier, TIA-942, ASHRAE, IEC, NFPA standards
• Experience in hyperscale, enterprise, or government data centre projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination

Saudization

In line with the Kingdom’s Saudization and Vision 2030 objectives, qualified Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. The company is committed to developing local engineering talent through structured training, mentorship, and long-term career development opportunities.

Why Join Us

• Work within an established EPC organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects
• Contribute to national digital infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia
• Exposure to complex, mission-critical engineering projects
• Professional, structured work environment with long-term career stability
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Saudi market