Electrical Engineer – Data Center Specialist (Saudi National)

About the role

Decima International is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support mission‑critical data‑center projects in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on design review, commissioning, operational readiness and ongoing facility operations for Tier III and Tier IV data centers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for critical electrical systems such as utility service, MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, STS, ATS, PDUs, busway, emergency generators, BESS and grounding.
• Review electrical designs for operability, maintainability, reliability, redundancy and compliance with client standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews, commissioning readiness assessments and operational readiness workshops.
• Develop, review and approve SOPs, EOPs and MOPs ensuring alignment with codes, safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Support change‑management and operational‑governance programs, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related technical environments, with at least 5 years in data‑center or critical‑facility operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Tier III/IV data‑center electrical infrastructure and relevant standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Uptime Institute, TIA‑942, BICSI, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review and validate SOPs, EOPs and MOPs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required skills

• Utility service, MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, STS, ATS, PDUs, busway, emergency generators, generator paralleling, BESS, grounding and bonding, protective relaying, power monitoring.
• SOP/EOP/MOP development and validation.
• Electrical safety, LOTO, Permit‑to‑Work, risk assessment, reliability‑centered maintenance.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).