Associate / Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres & Mission Critical

Job Summary

This role leads the multidisciplinary design, advisory, and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects in the Middle East, focusing on client engagement, project strategy, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, integration, and delivery of electrical and MEP systems for mission-critical data centres.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with global standards and client needs.
  • Develop modular, cloud, colocation, and hyperscale data centre solutions.
  • Serve as the main client contact, establishing trusted advisory relationships with key regional accounts.
  • Conduct technical workshops, design reviews, and presentations to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage project strategy and ensure excellence throughout all project phases from concept to execution.
  • Lead business development activities including bid leadership, proposal strategy, and commercial positioning.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership to grow the mission-critical and data centre service offerings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • At least 12 years of experience in mission-critical or data centre design, delivery, or advisory roles.
  • Strong knowledge of Tier standards, NFPA, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute guidelines.
  • Experience working in GCC markets, specifically UAE and/or KSA.
  • Background with large consultancies or international engineering firms.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

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Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Company Name: WSP in the Middle East
Seniority level: Associate

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