Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Global Data Center
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and contribute to electrical system design for mission‑critical facilities, including hyperscale and enterprise data centres.
- Develop MV and LV designs, covering distribution, transformers, UPS, protection, and grounding systems.
- Support all design stages from concept to detailed design across multiple client accounts.
- Perform core engineering tasks including calculations, equipment selection, and technical validation.
- Prepare technical proposals and engineering documentation.
- Lead and participate in internal and client‑facing technical meetings.
- Support the development and maintenance of global electrical reference designs and architectures.
- Contribute to the definition and rollout of global engineering standards and guidelines.
- Drive alignment and consistency of electrical practices across regions.
- Participate in cross‑regional coordination and peer reviews.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to regional teams.
- Represent Eaton’s electrical expertise with customers and engineering partners.
- Support resolution of complex, multi‑region engineering challenges.
- Provide engineering support to strategic global data centre customers across regions.
- Support development of client‑specific reference designs and standards.
- Participate in technical engagements with customers and partners.
- Support engineering coordination for large, multi‑region programmes.
- Contribute to long‑term technical partnerships with key accounts.
- Support electrical integration for modular and prefabricated data centre solutions.
- Contribute to repeatable designs and reference architectures.
- Support BIM‑led workflows, collaborating closely with BIM and digital engineering teams.
- Assist in the development of standardised modular electrical platforms.
- Review and validate deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- Support QA/QC processes across global projects.
- Ensure compliance with Eaton standards and customer requirements.
- Support technical risk identification and mitigation.
- Participate in structured design reviews to maintain quality and safety.
- Collaborate on new data centre electrical architectures and emerging approaches.
- Provide engineering input to transition concepts into deployable solutions.
- Support handover of validated architectures into global reference designs.
- Provide project feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Provide remote engineering support and conduct site visits as required.
- Perform on‑site inspections to verify installations.
- Support validation and commissioning during project handover and close‑out.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering design within mission‑critical or comparable environments.
- Strong expertise across MV and LV systems, including distribution, transformers, UPS, grounding, and protection schemes.
- In‑depth knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UL, and IEC.
- Demonstrated capability in value engineering and applying emerging technologies to deliver efficient, innovative solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self‑driven, proactive, and capable of independent ownership of objectives and deliverables.
- High professional standards with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
- Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within global, cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both technical and client‑facing.
- Structured, detail‑oriented approach to engineering and design execution.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to global objectives.
- Demonstrated strength in cross‑regional and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.
- Opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Your aspirations matter – Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.
- Your growth matters – We invest in long‑term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.
- Your contributions matter – Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people’s lives and the environment.
- Your wellbeing matters – Health, safety, and wellness are a priority. At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.