Hyperscale Data Center Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the construction supervision and delivery of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The role focuses on overseeing installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems to meet project specs and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8–10 years' experience, and 3–5 years in hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration (PE/CEng) or PMP preferred.
• 8–10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• 3–5 years in Hyperscale Data Centers, Tier III/IV or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with substations, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, EPMS, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and energization activities.
• 3–5 years of Middle East project experience.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, British Standards and local authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical construction activities and ensure compliance with designs, specs, codes and standards.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs and technical documentation.
• Monitor installation and testing of electrical systems including substations, distribution networks, transformers, switchgear, UPS and generators.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/IV redundancy and mission-critical performance standards.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, mechanical, ICT and commissioning teams.
• Support testing, energization, IST, commissioning and handover activities.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and contractor performance assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and support progress monitoring.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Field supervision

Code/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE / CEng / PMP preferred

Tools

SCADA

EPMS

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the construction supervision and delivery of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The role focuses on overseeing installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems to meet project specs and standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8–10 years' experience, and 3–5 years in hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities,