Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer - Critical Power

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Centre projects in Riyadh to lead electrical design reviews and ensure high-reliability power for critical infrastructure.

You will supervise on-site construction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support FAT/SAT and handover in Tier-rated data centre environments. Strong communication and international-standard knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in electrical engineering on large-scale construction projects.
• Proven data centre or high-reliability electrical systems experience.
• Strong ability to review designs, supervise sites, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with international standards and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical design review for power and low-current systems to ensure compliance with project specs and data centre best practices.
• Review and validate MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, grounding, lighting, ELV, and critical power infrastructure.
• Supervise electrical works on site with emphasis on quality, safety, and conformity to drawings and method statements.
• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural, ICT and commissioning teams for integrated electrical systems.
• Identify design gaps and risks; propose practical solutions.
• Support FAT/SAT for major electrical equipment.
• Monitor contractor progress, review submittals, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure electrical installations meet reliability and redundancy requirements of Tier-rated data centres.
• Participate in commissioning and support handover documentation.

Skills

Electrical design review

Multidisciplinary coordination

Site supervision

Power distribution (MV/LV)

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Centre projects in Riyadh to lead electrical design reviews and ensure high-reliability power for critical infrastructure.

You will supervise on-site construction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support FAT/SAT and handover in Tier-rated data centre environments. Strong communication and international-standard knowledge are essential.