Mission Critical Principal Engineer Electrical

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.

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