Summary
WSP in the Middle East is hiring a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for data centre and mission-critical projects in Riyadh. The role leads end-to-end electrical design, technical documentation, design reviews, site assessments and capacity planning, while coordinating with other disciplines and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 10 years of relevant experience, including delivery of large-scale data centres and multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects. Knowledge of standards such as TIA-942, NFPA, IEC and local regulations is required; professional certifications are desirable.
The posting
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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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive electrical experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
- Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of Data Centres Electrical infrastructure, Power distribution topologies, servers, storage, network systems, SCADA systems, power management, ELV, and security.
- Experienced in data center construction phasing and associated design planning.
- Strong communication skills for effective client presentations, stakeholder workshops, and cross-functional coordination.
- Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA.
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