Data Centre Execution Engineer

Doha, Qatar

Site Execution Leadership (50%)

• Oversee EPC contractor performance across civil works, structural steel, MEP installation, and ICT fit-out for modular hyperscale campuses.
• Manage critical path sequencing: 33kV substation commissioning, 20-50MW genset installation, UPS farm deployment (20-100MVA), chiller plant commissioning.
• Conduct daily site walks, progress verification, quality inspections, and non-conformance resolution for 1.6-2.5MW/m² power density zones.
• Drive first-of-a-kind (FOAK) liquid cooling deployment (direct-to-chip, CDU integration) with mechanical coordination.

Contractor & Vendor Management (25%)

• Supervise 5-10 major EPC packages: electrical balance of plant, cooling systems, fire suppression, security systems, containment.
• Track long-lead delivery against critical path milestones.
• Approve shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements; conduct pre-installation meetings and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Manage interface risks between electrical, mechanical, ICT contractors during hall fit-out phases.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination (15%)

• Serve as technical liaison with hyperscale tenants for design validation, milestone approvals, and punch list closure.
• Interface with Authority for utility approvals, load acceptance, and grid connection protocols.
• Support commercial team with variation orders, delay claims, and liquidated damages mitigation.
• Present weekly progress dashboards (schedule, cost, quality KPIs) to client Project Executives.

Commissioning & Handover (10%)

• Lead Level 3-6 commissioning execution: functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), reliability runs (72-168 hours).
• Coordinate load bank testing (up to 50MW), generator black start verification, UPS transfer validation.
• Facilitate client inspections, Tier certification walkthroughs, and operational readiness handover.
• Ensure as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and training completion before beneficial occupancy.

Mandatory

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• 12+ years construction/project execution experience, with 5+ years hyperscale data centers (>50MW).
• Proven track record delivering Tier III/IV MEP systems from groundbreaking to commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, Navisworks; earned value management.

Desirable

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Middle East delivery experience (Kahramaa interconnection, Qatar Construction Specifications).
• Liquid cooling deployment experience (rear-door heat exchangers, direct-to-chip manifolds).
• OEM factory witness experience (Schneider, ABB, Cummins, Vertiv).

Competencies

• Execution Excellence: Converts engineering designs into physical reality on aggressive timelines.
• Contractor Leadership: Commands respect from multinational EPC teams and OEM technicians.
• Risk Management: Identifies schedule/cost threats early; implements recovery plans.
• Client Focus: Maintains hyperscaler trust through transparency and milestone delivery.