Senior Engineer - Electrical

Job Summary:

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Electrical to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing all electrical systems delivery on hyperscale data centres and other mission‑critical facilities. This includes MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, grounding, lighting, and structured cabling interfaces. The role ensures DPI standards and client technical requirements are met throughout design, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

· Lead electrical design review and ensure adherence to specifications, IEC standards, DEWA/SEC/Kahramaa regulations, and applicable data centre standards (TIA‑942, Uptime Institute).

· Oversee installation of MV/LV switchgear, PDUs, UPS, generators, cabling systems, earthing/bonding, and electrical containment.

· Support procurement and vendor technical evaluation for key electrical equipment.

· Review method statements, technical submittals, and perform regular quality inspections.

· Ensure electrical testing (IR, continuity, functional testing, load testing) is carried out and documented correctly.

· Monitor safety compliance including LOTO, energized work controls, and electrical risk management.

· Coordinate with mechanical, ELV, security, and ICT teams to align all interfaces.

· Manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery aligned with project schedules.

· Interface with consultants and clients to resolve electrical engineering issues.

· Support commissioning teams during FAT, SAT, power‑up, UPS load bank testing, generator testing, and integrated systems tests.

· Ensure all O&M manuals, final documentation, and as‑built drawings are completed.

· Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties

· Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Skills and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

· 8+ years’ experience in electrical engineering for MEP or mission‑critical projects.

· Strong technical understanding of MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, and grounding.

· Experience working with international clients and consultants.

· Familiarity with Qatar and KSA regulatory frameworks.

· Excellent stakeholder communication and site leadership skills.

Values & Behaviours:

DPI Values

Dedication Precision Integrity

Behaviours

· Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.

· Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.

· Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.

· Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.

· Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.

· Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.

Our Vision

· To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.

Our Mission

· Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.

· Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.

· Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.

Our Strategy

· People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.

· Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.

· Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Familiarity with Qatar and KSA regulatory frameworks

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• electrical engineering for MEP or mission critical projects: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person