Senior Electrical Engineer
Atkins Realis Group · Qatar
Posted Jul 3, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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Job description
Seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of experience in the supervision, coordination, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems for mission-critical data center projects. The role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of HV/LV power infrastructure, backup power systems, and electrical distribution networks while maintaining compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and operational reliability requirements. Your role Supervise electrical construction activities for data center projects to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements. Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of HV and LV electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution equipment. Monitor the installation and operation of emergency power systems including generators, fuel systems, UPS systems, batteries, and associated controls. Review electrical shop drawings, material submittents, method statements, and technical submissions for compliance with project requirements. Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, ICT, and specialist vendor installations. Conduct site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship, installation standards, and material compliance. Supervise installation and testing of earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems. Monitor cable routing, cable containment systems, power distribution networks, and equipment terminations. Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), pre-commissioning activities, and performance testing. Review energization procedures and ensure safe execution of electrical system energization activities. Support integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning, and operational readiness activities for mission-critical facilities. Identify and resolve electrical design, construction, and interface issues in coordination with project stakeholders. Ensure contractor compliance with project quality requirements, safety standards, and construction schedules. Review inspection requests, testing records, commissioning reports, and QA/QC documentation. Monitor contractor progress, resource allocation, and productivity, reporting risks and recommending corrective actions when required. Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and provide technical input on electrical engineering matters. Support authority inspections, client witnessing activities, snagging inspections, and final project handover processes. Prepare technical reports, progress updates, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and project status reports for client and consultant management teams.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. UPDA/MMUP Grade A Data Center Experience [ at least 1 project is delivered in the last 5 years] Mandatory. 12+ years of experience. HV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, earthing, lightning protection, power distribution, testing, energisation and commissioning. Data centre or mission-critical power systems experience preferred.
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