Principal Electrical Engineer Data Center Dubai

The Principal Electrical Engineer will act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mission-critical Data Center projects responsible for end-to-end electrical system design engineering coordination and commissioning support.

This role goes beyond design and requires complete lifecycle ownership from power architecture definition and utility strategy to detailed design construction support commissioning and performance validation.

You will lead cross-discipline conversations on electrical-mechanical interfaces (UPS thermal load busway cooling) fire safety integration and structural routing. Therefore its required to possess experience and working knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC loads CDU electrical interfaces) fire protection structural coordination DC operations & maintenance and commissioning procedures.

Client Engagement & Technical Leadership

• Act as the primary electrical and power systems technical contact for clients leading design reviews system architecture presentations and bid discussions with senior engineering and utility teams
• Directly engage with client-side SMEs utilities (DEWA ADDC FEWA) global stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Lead technical discussions on power distribution strategy redundancy philosophy risks and trade-offs
• Own preparation of Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) Design Basis Reports (DBR) system architecture narratives and technical presentations
• Participate in proposals drafting and responses to RFP and TQR

Electrical System Architecture & Design

• Own the complete electrical design MV/LV distribution substation architecture (AIS/GIS) UPS systems (centralized and modular) continuous-rated generators busbar trunking earthing lightning protection and rack-level power delivery
• Design systems for hyperscale and colocation facilities in the 10100 MW IT load range (from concept through to IFC)
• Handle high-density AI power environments: 40100 kW per rack rack-level busway 48V DC architecture readiness CDU electrical interfaces and power distribution resilience at scale
• Ensure compliance with UAE-specific requirements: utility coordination with DEWA/ADDC/FEWA Abu Dhabi Civil Defence electrical submissions PUE <1.2 compliance under Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI and islanding/emergency response protocols
• Define resilience strategies (N N1 N2 2N) and redundancy architecture aligned with Uptime Tier III/IV standards
• Establish power system topology evolution from Concept (30%) through Schematic to Detailed Design (IFC) including Sequence of Operations

Engineering Analysis & Power System Studies

• Perform and direct electrical load calculations cable sizing voltage drop calculations and power balance studies across all voltage levels
• Lead power system studies using ETAP or equivalent: load flow analysis short circuit analysis protection coordination arc flash assessment and harmonics evaluation
• Coordinate mechanical integration: HVAC thermal loads on UPS systems generator cooling requirements and CDU electrical demand diversity factors
• Validate control philosophy BMS/EPMS integration and emergency shutdown sequences
• Review all electrical engineering calculations and ensure alignment with TIA-942 IEC/IEEE/IS standards and Uptime Institute guidelines

Detailed Design & Documentation

• Lead development of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) electrical layouts (substations UPS rooms battery rooms cable routing) equipment schedules and IFC documentation
• Review and approve AutoCAD & BIM (Revit) models at LOD350 with coordinated multi-discipline integration
• Spot and resolve cross-discipline conflicts at concept stage (mechanical thermal interfaces fire safety routing structural cable trays)
• Prepare technical specifications BOQs and RFP packages for vendor selection and evaluation

Project Delivery & Construction Support

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across Mechanical Structural Architectural Fire Protection BMS/EPMS and BIM teams
• Interface with utilities (DEWA ADDC FEWA) on connection strategies approval processes and emergency response protocols
• Support procurement: vendor technical evaluations equipment approvals contribute and review BOQs and submittal reviews
• Provide technical support during construction site inspections and issue resolution
• Lead commissioning support reliability validation redundancy testing and audit participation (CAP ICCA BCA standards)

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Develop the internal design guidelines and lead the DC Electrical team
• Mentor electrical engineers and power systems specialists