Principal Engineer Electrical - Data Centre - Dubai
Core
Principal Electrical Engineer leading end-to-end electrical system design, engineering, and commissioning for mission-critical data center projects, serving hyperscale and colocation facilities.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)
Builds
MV/LV distribution, substation architecture, UPS systems, generators, and high-density AI power environments for 10–100 MW IT loads.
Domain
Data Centre / Electrical Engineering / Power Systems
Required skills
MV/LV electrical design, UPS systems, generator design, power system studies (ETAP), high-density AI power architecture, UAE regulatory compliance, cross-discipline coordination, team leadership, technical documentation, AutoCAD, BIM (Revit)
Preferred skills
Uptime Institute ATD/ATS certification, BESS experience, 48V DC power distribution, SF6-free switchgear knowledge, KSA regulatory landscape familiarity
Technologies
ETAP, AutoCAD, Revit
Responsibilities
Lead electrical system architecture from concept to IFC, perform power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination), coordinate mechanical and fire safety interfaces, manage client engagement and utility approvals, mentor engineering teams, and support construction and commissioning.
Seniority
Principal, technical lead & subject matter expert
