Sr Electrical Design Engineer

ics; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in electrical design, particularly for data centers. This role involves developing detailed designs, ensuring compliance with international codes, and collaborating with various teams to deliver integrated projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, exceptional design skills, and hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like ETAP and AutoCAD. Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in electrical design for data centers.
• Experience with detailed design and IFC production.
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs and IFC drawings.
• Perform load calculations and arc flash studies.
• Coordinate with MEP design teams.

Skills

Detailed design

Electrical load sizing

Project coordination

UPS systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Dialux

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Riyadh Office

Employment Type: Full-Time | Immediate Joiner

Company: ics Arabia

Position Overview

ICS Arabia is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in hyperscale, colocation, and AI-ready data centers, as well as commercial and mixed-use developments. The role focuses on detailed electrical design, IFC deliverables, shop drawings, engineering calculations, and technical support during construction. This position is suitable for an engineer who can independently develop compliant electrical designs in accordance with Saudi regulations and international data center standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs, IFC drawings, and shop drawings for:
  • MV & LV power distribution systems
  • UPS systems, generators, Busway, Panels, ATS, STS, PDUs
  • Lighting, small power, earthing, and lightning protection
• Perform engineering calculations, including:
  • Load calculations
  • Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
  • Raceway and cable sizing
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and material take-off
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi and international codes, including:
  • Saudi Building Code (SBC)
  • SEC requirements
  • NEC / NFPA 70
  • NFPA 75 & NFPA 76 (IT & mission-critical facilities)
  • TIA-942-C (Data Centers)
  • ASHRAE TC 9.9 (coordination with mechanical systems)
• Coordinate with mechanical, ICT/ELV, architectural, and structural teams to ensure fully integrated MEP designs
• Review and respond to technical submissions, vendor data sheets, and material submittals
• Provide engineering support during construction, resolving site technical queries and design clarifications
• Participate in authority submissions (SEC, Civil Defense, municipalities) as required
• Prepare and review technical reports throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• More than 10 years of experience in electrical design for:
  • Data centers (preferred)
  • Commercial or mixed-use projects
• Proven experience in detailed design, IFC production, and shop drawings
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical electrical systems integration (UPS, cooling interfaces, BMS, DCIM, SCADA)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • ETAP
  • Dialux
  • AutoCAD
  • Electrical load and raceway sizing software
• Familiarity with Tier-based data center concepts (Tier III / IV exposure preferred)
• Fluent in English (mandatory)

Key Keywords (LinkedIn Search Optimization)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Electrical Engineer, Hyperscale Data Center, ETAP Engineer, TIA-942, NEC, SBC, IFC Drawings, Shop Drawings, UPS Systems, MV LV Design, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh