Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Overview

What You’ll Do

• Lead the electrical design for data center projects from concept through detailed design, with regional and international teams to delivery energy efficient solutions to the Client.
• Develop and review electrical systems including MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, earthing, lighting, and critical power infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, LEED, Uptime Institute and Jacobs’ internal governance frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, ICT, structural, fire protection, architecture, and project management teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Lead design reviews, technical workshops, and client presentations, representing Jacobs with professionalism and technical authority.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
• Support tender evaluations, technical reports, and design‑build contractor submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital delivery, and best‑practice adoption across the electrical discipline.
• Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of electrical design experience, in data center projects in the ME region.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical systems, redundancy topologies (N, N+1, 2N), and mission‑critical design principles.
• Experience delivering projects in the KSA, UAE or wider GCC region.
• Proficiency in ETAP, Dialux, AutoCAD, Revit, and digital design workflows.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, NFPA, IEEE, and other relevant international standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing design packages or engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center clients.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital delivery platforms.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary global delivery models.
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