Project Engineer - Datacenter Design & Build Design & Build · Saudi Arabia · Temporarily Remote

Submer - Datacenters That Make Sense; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 299,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in datacenter technology in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the design and build of innovative datacenters. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing complex construction projects, especially in critical facilities. You should be bilingual in English and Arabic, with strong project management skills. Join a fast-growing scale-up offering an attractive compensation package and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Great work environment

Flexible, hybrid-friendly approach

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing complex construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage critical facilities or industrial tech builds.
• Experience working in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead datacenter construction projects from concept through commissioning.
• Supervise contractors and project teams for high-performance delivery.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Project management skills

Knowledge of immersion cooling

Bilingual in English and Arabic

Ability to manage MEP-heavy environments

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineer – Datacenter Design & Build

Location: Riyadh or Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)

Start: ASAP

Language: Arabic & English

About Submer

Submer is redefining how data centers are built, integrated, and operated, with sustainability, efficiency, and innovation at the core. Our technology is designed to reduce environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency. We are a purpose-driven company with a passion for innovation and a growing global presence.

What impact you will have

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Project Manager to manage datacenter design and build projects in Saudi Arabia. You’ll manage the end-to-end construction lifecycle for an innovative, sustainable, and highly efficient datacenter environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and on-site management of specific datacenter construction projects within Saudi Arabia, from concept through commissioning and client handover.
• Supervise contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure high-performance delivery aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality targets.
• Integrate Submer’s immersion cooling technology into all aspects of facility planning, layout, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and innovation adoption.
• Manage budgets, procurement timelines, logistics, and installation of cooling and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental certifications.
• Represent Submer with clients, consultants, and suppliers during key project phases and site visits.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience managing complex construction projects, preferably datacenters, critical facilities, or industrial tech builds.
• Proven ability to manage MEP-heavy environments and advanced building systems.
• Knowledge of immersion cooling, liquid cooling, or high-density compute environments is a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills with tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar.
• Fully bilingual in English and Arabic with experience working in the Middle East.
• Ability to work across teams, time zones, and cultural boundaries.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You’ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Department: Design & Build

Locations: Saudi Arabia

Remote status: Hybrid

Contact: Mireia Ortiz, Talent Acquisition Partner – People

About Submer

From concept to deployment, we create liquid-cooled datacenters that scale smarter, run cleaner and cost less.

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