Principal ELV Engineer - Data Centres

About the role

A leading international engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal ELV Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The role suits candidates from a consulting engineering background who have designed and coordinated ELV systems for large-scale data centre developments. You will act as the principal technical authority for ELV systems, working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and vendors from concept design through commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination and delivery of mission-critical ELV systems across multiple concurrent data centre projects, from concept design to commissioning and handover.
• Act as principal technical authority for Structured Cabling, CCTV, Access Control, Fire Alarm Systems, BMS, DCIM, Public Address, Intercom, IPTV, SMATV and integrated smart building technologies.
• Develop design strategies, system architectures and integration approaches that support the resilience and redundancy of Tier III and Tier IV facilities.
• Review calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, schematics and BOQs, and drive coordination between ELV, Electrical, ICT, Mechanical, Architectural and Structural disciplines.
• Lead design reviews, technical workshops and client presentations, and ensure compliance with TIA-942, BICSI, NFPA, NEC and local authority requirements.
• Oversee design assurance and quality control, carry out peer reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Support construction, commissioning and integrated systems testing, and resolve complex site and interface issues.
• Work with vendors and consultants on emerging technologies and value-engineered solutions, and contribute to bids, proposals and client pursuits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in ELV design, integration and delivery, largely within a consultancy or mission-critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data centre, hyperscale, colocation, enterprise or mission-critical facilities through the full design lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and strong client-facing experience with developers, operators, investors, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Experience acting as Design Authority, Lead Consultant, Principal Engineer or Technical Lead; experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local approvals is beneficial.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mission-critical design principles, Tier III/Tier IV requirements and standards such as TIA-942, BICSI, NFPA, NEC, BS and IEEE.
• Ability to review and approve specifications, calculations, drawings, BIM/Revit deliverables and commissioning documentation.
• Preferred: ATD certification, CDCDP/AOS, RCDD, PMP, CEng, MIET, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM.