Principal Engineer - Electrical, Data Center
Core
Lead the development and review of complex electrical designs and engineering solutions for data centers and industrial/commercial building infrastructure, serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center & Industrial Infrastructure)
Builds
Electrical network designs, protection schemes, cost estimates, and technical specifications for LV/MV systems up to 132kV.
Domain
Electrical Engineering, Data Centers, Heavy Industrial Infrastructure
Required skills
Electrical engineering design (LV/MV up to 132kV), cost estimation, project scheduling, team leadership, technical mentorship, system studies (short circuit, load flow), vendor management, contract adjudication, BIM modeling oversight, compliance with local/national/international standards.
Preferred skills
Data center experience, Green Building Design accreditation, knowledge of local equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Technologies
DIgSILENT, ETAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access, PLCs, DCS, BMS, Profibus, Ethernet, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, VSDs.
Responsibilities
Lead client meetings and technical workshops; develop engineering documentation from first principles; manage progress and quality control for equipment manufacture; conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing; mentor and develop junior and senior engineers; prepare tender documentation and bills of quantities; provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with significant mentorship and client advisory responsibilities.
