Mission-Critical Data Center Electrical Design Lead

WSP USA; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 320.000 - 560.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Mission Critical Principal Engineer – Electrical to lead end-to-end electrical design for data centers, ensuring reliability, efficiency and compliance across UAE and KSA.

You will translate client requirements into robust power solutions, supervise design reviews using BIM/Revit, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with architecture and MEP disciplines, and contribute to proposals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
• Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Data Centres Electrical infrastructure, Power distribution topologies, servers, storage, network systems, SCADA systems, power management, ELV, and security.
• Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA.
• Strong communication skills for effective client presentations, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional coordination.

Aufgaben

• Translate client requirements into robust electrical designs, including distribution (medium and low voltage), generator, UPS, switchgear, busducts, grounding schemes, power monitoring systems, and fire detection and alarm systems.
• Produce technical documentation: calculations, system studies, single-line diagrams, layout drawings, specifications, block schematics, and compliance tables.
• Lead conceptual and detailed design reviews, leveraging BIM/Revit models and coordination with architectural, mechanical, and building technology disciplines.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, share best practices in mission-critical electrical systems, and drive continuous improvement across the design team.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align with global design standards and grow consulting capabilities.
• Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions for UAE and KSA.
• Conduct site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies aligned with Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations.
• Drive business growth by contributing to technical proposals and client presentations.

Kenntnisse

Electrical design for data centers

Data center design

Project leadership

BIM/Revit

Power distribution systems

Standards compliance

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

BIM/Revit

Jobbeschreibung

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Mission Critical Principal Engineer – Electrical to lead end-to-end electrical design for data centers, ensuring reliability, efficiency and compliance across UAE and KSA.

You will translate client requirements into robust power solutions, supervise design reviews using BIM/Revit, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with architecture and MEP disciplines, and contribute to proposals.