Mission Critical Principal Engineer - Electrical
WSP
Posted on 2 Sep
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Experience
10 - 12 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Electrical)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Job Description
WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Mission Critical Principal Engineer - Electrical to join our team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end electrical system design for data centers, ensuring solutions meet rigorous reliability, efficiency, and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Translate client requirements into robust electrical designs, including electrical distribution (medium and low voltage), generator, UPS systems, switchgear, busducts, grounding schemes, power monitoring systems, fire detection and alarm system etc.
Produce all technical documentation: calculations, system studies, single-line diagrams, layout drawings, specifications, block schematics, and compliance tables.
Lead conceptual and detailed design reviews, leveraging advanced analytical tools, BIM/Revit models, and coordination with architectural, mechanical, and building technology disciplines.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, share best practices in mission-critical electrical systems, and drive continuous improvement across the design team.
Collaborate closely with regional and global teams to grow consulting capabilities and ensure alignment with global design standards
Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions to drive consistency and efficiencies across UAE and KSA.
Conduct site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies aligned with Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
Ensure compliance with international standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NFPA, ASHRAE) and local regulations.
Drive business growth by contributing to technical proposals, client presentations, and by identifying opportunities for service enhancements
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of progressive electrical experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of Data Centres Electrical infrastructure, Power distribution topologies, servers, storage, network systems, SCADA systems, power management, ELV, and security.
Experienced in data center construction phasing and associated design planning.
Strong communication skills for effective client presentations, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional coordination.
Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA.
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Engineering
Keywords
- Mission Critical Principal Engineer - Electrical
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