Data Centre Specialist – Power Systems

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Data Centre Specialist – Power Systems to manage electrical infrastructure for a high-profile data center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering within mission-critical facilities, specializing in HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and compliance with Tier III/IV standards. This role promises career growth and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in electrical engineering roles, with experience in data centers.
• Strong understanding of data centre power architecture and Tier certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical delivery of electrical infrastructure for data center.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV requirements.
• Review and validate electrical designs and load calculations.
• Coordinate with design consultants and contractors.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure alignment with project specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

HV/LV systems expertise

Analytical skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Centre Specialist – Power Systems to join our team!

In this role, you will oversee the technical delivery of all electrical infrastructure for a fast-track hyperscale data centre project targeting Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certification. The facility includes complex power infrastructure with high redundancy, fault tolerance, and maintainability requirements, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted mission-critical operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide technical oversight of power system design, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV requirements for redundancy and maintainability.
• Review and validate electrical designs, load calculations, and fault current analyses.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and ensure proper failover and recovery scenarios.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure alignment with project specifications and standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, technical reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Support documentation, training, and handover to operations teams.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• 10–15 years in electrical engineering roles, with significant experience in data centers or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Expertise in HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Deep understanding of data centre power architecture, Tier certification requirements, and operational resilience.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required. Chartered Engineer status or equivalent is preferred.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience with hyperscale data center projects and Tier III/IV certified facilities.
• Familiarity with regional utility regulations and grid integration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-package delivery environments.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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