We are seeking a qualified Data Centre Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for developing compliant, reliable, and constructible engineering designs in accordance with local authority requirements and international standards.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary EPC environment, coordinating with internal engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

Skills

Key Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for data centre facilities
Design and coordinate electrical, mechanical, cooling, and fire/life safety systems
Develop power distribution and redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N)
Design cooling systems suitable for high ambient temperature conditions in Saudi Arabia
Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), SEC, Saudi Civil Defence, and applicable international standards
Coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, IT, and telecom disciplines
Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and tender documentation
Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals, and material approvals
Provide engineering support during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover
Participate in technical reviews, authority inspections, and audits

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of experience in data centre or mission-critical facility design, preferably in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centres
Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
Sound knowledge of MEP systems, redundancy concepts, and critical infrastructure design

Preferred

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration
Experience with EPC or engineering consultancy environments
Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier, TIA-942, ASHRAE, IEC, NFPA standards
Experience in hyperscale, enterprise, or government data centre projects
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination

Saudization

In line with the Kingdom’s Saudization and Vision 2030 objectives, qualified Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. The company is committed to developing local engineering talent through structured training, mentorship, and long-term career development opportunities.

Why Join Us

Work within an established EPC organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects
Contribute to national digital infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia
Exposure to complex, mission-critical engineering projects
Professional, structured work environment with long-term career stability
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the Saudi market

Haji Abdullah Alireza and Co Ltd (GENTEC)

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