Lead Electrical Designer - Datacenter

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Design electrical power systems for data centers, including:

Medium and low voltage distribution systems

UPS systems, battery systems, and generators

Power distribution units (PDUs), switchgear, and busways

Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems
Develop single-line diagrams, layouts, load calculations, and technical specifications.
Perform power system studies such as short circuit, load flow, coordination, and arc flash (as required).
Optimize designs for reliability, redundancy (Tier I–IV), scalability, and energy efficiency.
International Codes & Standards
Ensure designs comply with international and local electrical codes and standards, including but not limited to:

IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC

Uptime Institute, TIA-942, EN standards
Adapt designs to regional regulations, utility requirements, and climatic conditions.
Project Coordination
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, architectural, IT, and controls).
Interface with clients, consultants, vendors, and utility providers across different countries.
Support technical reviews, design workshops, and value engineering sessions.
Documentation & Deliverables
Prepare and review design reports, calculations and drawing..

Person Specifications and Qualifications:

Education

Experience

15+ years of experience in electrical design, with significant exposure to data center or mission-critical facilities.
Experience working on international or multi-regional projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure.
Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or similar software.
Understanding of Tier classifications and redundancy concepts.
Familiarity with renewable integration, energy efficiency, and sustainability practices is a plus.

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