Associate Director Electrical Data Centre Dubai
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dubai, AE
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 5 years focused on data centre or mission-critical facilities
- Strong track record leading MV/LV electrical design: HT/MV switchgear (AIS/GIS) LV distribution (N N1 N2 2N topologies) centralized and modular UPS systems continuous-rated generators busbar trunking
- Hands-on experience with high-density AI data centre power: rack densities of 40 kW and above rack-level busway 48V DC architecture and electrical interfaces for liquid cooling systems (CDU power dema
- UAE regulatory landscape expertise: utility approval processes (DEWA ADDC FEWA connection strategies) Abu Dhabi Civil Defence electrical submissions and PUE compliance pathways under Dubai Universal B
- Power system study capability using ETAP or equivalent: load flow short circuit protection coordination arc flash analysis and harmonics assessment
- Experience designing Uptime Institute Tier III or IV standards and familiarity with sequencing testing and audit frameworks (CAP ICCA BCA)
- BE / BTech in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration as a Chartered or Professional Electrical Engineer (or equivalent)
Full description
The Principal Electrical Engineer will act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mission-critical Data Center projects responsible for end-to-end electrical system design engineering coordination and commissioning support.
This role goes beyond design and requires complete lifecycle ownership from power architecture definition and utility strategy to detailed design construction support commissioning and performance validation.
You will lead cross-discipline conversations on electrical-mechanical interfaces (UPS thermal load busway cooling) fire safety integration and structural routing. Therefore its required to possess experience and working knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC loads CDU electrical interfaces) fire protection structural coordination DC operations & maintenance and commissioning procedures.
Client Engagement & Technical Leadership
- Act as the primary electrical and power systems technical contact for clients leading design reviews system architecture presentations and bid discussions with senior engineering and utility teams
- Directly engage with client-side SMEs utilities (DEWA ADDC FEWA) global stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Lead technical discussions on power distribution strategy redundancy philosophy risks and trade-offs
- Own preparation of Electrical Basis of Design (BoD) Design Basis Reports (DBR) system architecture narratives and technical presentations
- Participate in proposals drafting and responses to RFP and TQR
Electrical System Architecture & Design
- Own the complete electrical design MV/LV distribution substation architecture (AIS/GIS) UPS systems (centralized and modular) continuous-rated generators busbar trunking earthing lightning protection and rack-level power delivery
- Design systems for hyperscale and colocation facilities in the 10100 MW IT load range (from concept through to IFC)
- Handle high-density AI power environments: 40100 kW per rack rack-level busway 48V DC architecture readiness CDU electrical interfaces and power distribution resilience at scale
- Ensure compliance with UAE-specific requirements: utility coordination with DEWA/ADDC/FEWA Abu Dhabi Civil Defence electrical submissions PUE <1.2 compliance under Dubai Universal Blueprint for AI and islanding/emergency response protocols
- Define resilience strategies (N N1 N2 2N) and redundancy architecture aligned with Uptime Tier III/IV standards
- Establish power system topology evolution from Concept (30%) through Schematic to Detailed Design (IFC) including Sequence of Operations