Electrical Engineer - MEP Data Center

Role Purpose

Electrical Site Execution

• Manage daily electrical site activities for data center delivery works.
• Coordinate electrical containment, cable trays, trunking, conduits, panels, DBs, isolators, earthing, bonding, and equipment power connections.
• Ensure installations are completed according to approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate electrical works with HVAC, mechanical, BMS, fire alarm, ELV, architectural, civil, and structural works.
• Check routing, segregation, access, support systems, cable bending radius, labeling, clearances, and installation quality.
• Identify site clashes, missing information, wrong installations, access issues, and sequencing problems.

Equipment And Interface Coordination

• Coordinate electrical requirements for HVAC equipment, pumps, control panels, BMS panels, sensors, actuators, and main MEP equipment.
• Verify power availability, isolator locations, containment routes, cable access, earthing points, and control cable interfaces.
• Support equipment installation readiness by confirming electrical access, power connection points, control interfaces, safety clearances, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and the internal project team.

Drawings, Redlines, and Site Fixes

• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings, single-line diagrams, load schedules, cable schedules, and equipment details.
• Mark up site changes clearly for draftsman update.
• Raise RFIs where drawings are incomplete, conflicting, or not buildable.
• Support preparation of site sketches, redlines, as-built inputs, and technical clarification notes.
• Ensure all site fixes are traceable and properly documented.

QA And QC, Testing, and Handover Support

• Prepare and support WIRs, MIRs, ITPs, checklists, inspection records, and consultant inspections.
• Verify material approvals before installation.
• Support electrical testing activities, including continuity, insulation resistance, earthing, polarity, labeling, torque checks, and pre-energization checks where applicable.
• Track snags, inspection comments, NCRs, and closure actions.
• Support handover documentation, as-built drawings, test records, certificates, O&M manuals, and system completion files.
• Reporting and Coordination
• Prepare daily progress reports showing completed works, manpower, materials, blockers, risks, next actions, and photo evidence.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide clear updates.
• Track open issues and push closure with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Escalate critical risks early, especially where electrical works affect HVAC, BMS, commissioning, energization, or handover.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of electrical site experience in MEP projects.
• Experience in data centers, telecom facilities, critical infrastructure, industrial buildings, hospitals, airports, or technical facilities is preferred.
• UAE project experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, containment, power distribution, earthing, equipment interfaces, inspection process, and handover documentation.

Required Technical Skills

• Electrical containment and cable routing.
• LV panels, DBs, isolators, earthing, bonding, and equipment power connections.
• Reading SLDs, load schedules, cable schedules, layouts, shop drawings, and coordination drawings.
• Electrical interface coordination with HVAC, BMS, fire alarm, ELV, and mechanical systems.
• Inspection documentation including WIRs, MIRs, ITPs, RFIs, NCRs, and snag tracking.
• MS Office proficiency.
• AutoCAD drawing review ability. AutoCAD editing is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

• The right candidate must be:
• Practical and site-driven.
• Strong in coordination and follow-up.
• Able to manage subcontractors and push closure.
• Clear in reporting.
• Disciplined with inspections and documentation.
• Able to identify technical risks before they become delays.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a controlled delivery environment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Electrical work progress against plan.
• Inspection approval rate.
• Number of open electrical issues closed.
• Reduction of repeated installation defects.
• Snag closure rate.
• Accuracy of redline and as-built inputs.
• Readiness for testing, commissioning, and energization.
• Quality of daily reports and site evidence.