Project Engineer – Datacenter Design & Build

Location: Riyadh or Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid)

Start: ASAP

Language: Arabic & English

About Submer

At Submer, we are redefining how data centers are built, integrated, and operated, with sustainability, efficiency, and innovation at the core. Our technology is designed to reduce environmental impact while improving performance and efficiency. We are a purpose-driven company with a passion for innovation and a growing global presence.

What impact you will have

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Project Manager to manage a datacenter design and build projects in Saudi Arabia. You’ll manage the end-to-end construction lifecycle for innovative, sustainable, and highly efficient datacenter environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and on-site management of a specific datacenter construction projects within Saudi Arabia, from concept through commissioning and client handover.

• Supervise contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure high-performance delivery aligned with scope, time, cost, and quality targets.

• Integrate Submer’s immersion cooling technology into all aspects of facility planning, layout, and infrastructure.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and innovation adoption.

• Manage budgets, procurement timelines, logistics, and installation of cooling and IT infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental certifications.

Represent Submer with clients, consultants, and suppliers during key project phases and site visits.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• 10+ years' experience managing complex construction projects, preferably datacenters, critical facilities, or industrial tech builds.

• Proven ability to manage MEP-heavy environments and advanced building systems.

• Knowledge of immersion cooling, liquid cooling, or high-density compute environments is a strong plus.

• Strong project management skills with tools like Primavera, MS Project, or similar.

• Fully Bilingual in English and Arabic with experience working in the Middle East.

• Ability to work across teams, time zones, and cultural boundaries.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package refleting your expertise and experience.
• A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.
• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.