Summary
Digitus Group is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer for a role based in Kuwait. The engineer will oversee data center power infrastructure, lead critical switching operations, manage electrical safety and preventive maintenance, coordinate vendors, and support incident response and system testing. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least five years of electrical operations and maintenance experience, and at least two years in a data center or similarly high-availability environment. Fluency in written and spoken English and availability for 24/7 on-call support are required.
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Job Purpose
The Data Center Electrical Engineer is responsible for the engineering-level ownership, reliability, safety, and performance of the data center electrical power infrastructure, from the utility intake through to the rack level.
The role manages electrical maintenance strategy, switching procedures, electrical safety programs, vendor activities, spare parts planning, and system performance. The Electrical Engineer also directs the electrical manning technicians, authorizes and leads critical switching operations, and acts as the electrical authority during incidents and escalations.
Key Responsibilities
- Take engineering ownership of the data center electrical infrastructure, including MV/LV distribution systems, HV/MV switchgear, GIS/AIS, transformers, RMUs, UPS systems, STS/ATS systems, generators, fuel systems, batteries, and protection systems.
- Develop, maintain, and control electrical switching procedures.
- Authorize, lead, and supervise HV/MV and critical LV switching operations.
- Manage the arc flash and electrical safety program for the data center.
- Ensure full compliance with Lockout/Tagout, LOTO, Permit to Work, PTW, and electrical isolation requirements.
- Develop and manage the annual electrical Planned Preventive Maintenance, PPM, program in line with OEM recommendations.
- Coordinate generator load-bank testing and generator readiness programs in accordance with NFPA 110.
- Prepare, review, and maintain electrical Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs, Methods of Procedure, MOPs, and Emergency Operating Procedures, EOPs.
- Review and approve the safe execution of electrical procedures and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate electrical maintenance vendors and supervise OEM major services, testing, repairs, and equipment overhauls.
- Develop and maintain the spare-parts and critical-inventory plan for electrical systems.
- Analyze electrical system performance, protection settings, load profiles, power usage, and equipment capacity.
- Identify and implement opportunities for energy optimization and improved electrical system performance.
- Lead root cause analysis for electrical faults, failures, alarms, and service interruptions.
- Develop and follow up corrective and preventive actions arising from electrical incidents.
- Direct, support, develop, and train the electrical manning technicians.
- Support integrated systems testing, testing and commissioning, and electrical system readiness activities.
- Support predictive maintenance programs, including thermography, transformer oil sampling, and condition monitoring.
- Act as the electrical technical authority during incidents, emergencies, and operational escalations.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support and shift coverage assistance when required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of five years of experience in electrical operations and maintenance involving MV/LV electrical systems.
- At least two years of experience in a data center, critical facility, industrial facility, or similarly high-availability environment.
- Practical experience with HV/MV switching and critical LV switching operations.
- Working knowledge of electrical protection systems, switching procedures, isolation practices, and electrical safety requirements.
- Working knowledge of generator control systems such as DeepSea, ComAp, or Woodward.
- Familiarity with NFPA 110 and applicable NEC references.
- Demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance planning, technical procedure writing, and vendor management.
- Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred Qualifications and Certifications
- HV/MV switching authorization or license issued or recognized by the relevant GCC regulatory authority.
- OEM training or certification related to UPS and critical-power systems from Schneider Electric, Eaton, Vertiv, ABB, or an equivalent manufacturer.
- OEM training or certification related to MV/LV switchgear and protection systems from Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Eaton, or an equivalent manufacturer.
- OEM training or certification related to generators from Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Rolls-Royce, Kohler, SDMO, or an equivalent manufacturer.
- OEM training or certification related to STS, ATS, and power-distribution systems from Vertiv, ABB, Eaton, Socomec, or an equivalent manufacturer.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to work in a critical data center environment.
- Availability for 24/7 on-call support.
- Ability to support shift coverage, planned maintenance, emergency response, and critical switching activities.
- Ability to coordinate with operations, facilities, safety, vendors, and OEM service teams.