Associate / Associate Director MEP (Data Centres)
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About the Role
WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director MEP (Data Centres), based in Dubai, UAE, supporting the continued growth of our Building Services.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of contact for all technical aspects of assigned data center projects, leading client discussions and negotiating technical scopes.
- Lead and approve concept, schematic, and detailed designs across electrical and mechanical disciplines, including UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, cooling, public health systems, Building Management Systems, fire protection and fire/life safety.
- Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions to drive consistency and efficiencies across UAE and KSA.
- Conduct site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies aligned with Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
- Ensure compliance with international standards (Uptime Institute, TIA 942, NFPA, ASHRAE) and local regulations.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams, drive knowledge transfer, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the supervision team and other stakeholders to control costs, manage vendors, and mitigate technical risks.
- Drive business growth by contributing to technical proposals, client presentations, and by identifying opportunities for service enhancements.
- Champion Engineering Standards and lead cross regional collaboration to ensure consistency, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Cultivate Strategic Technical Partnerships as a senior liaison among internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders.
- Oversee End to End Engineering Lifecycle including site feasibility analysis, conceptual development, basis of design, scope definition, and construction documentation.
- Provide Visionary Project Leadership as the technical authority accountable for design integrity, budget, schedule, and stakeholder coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering
- 15+ years of progressive experience in planning, designing, and delivering large scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments
- Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, emergency generators, CRAC units, economizers, chilled water systems, VFDs, fire detection/suppression, BMS, and DCIM platforms
- Strong understanding of latest Data Centre system trends and technologies such as liquid cooling are highly desirable
- Preferred experience with fast track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects for large scale technical operations or large scale compute farms
- Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA
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Job Overview
- WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Associate / Associate Director MEP (Data Centres), based in Dubai, UAE.
- You will be responsible for the end to end design, delivery, and technical leadership of mission critical data centre facilities.
- You will act as the single technical authority, interfacing directly with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in planning, designing, and delivering large scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
- Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
- In depth knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, emergency generators, CRAC units, economizers, chilled water systems, VFDs, fire detection/suppression, BMS, and DCIM platforms.
- Strong understanding of latest Data Centre system trends and technologies such as liquid cooling are highly desirable.
- Preferred experience with fast track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects for large scale technical operations or large scale compute farms.
- Familiarity with local and international codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, PDPL, and ESMA.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of contact for all technical aspects of assigned data center projects, leading client discussions and negotiating technical scopes.
- Lead and approve concept, schematic, and detailed designs across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions to drive consistency and efficiencies across UAE and KSA.
- Conduct site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies aligned with Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
- Ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams, drive knowledge transfer, and capture lessons learned.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to control costs, manage vendors, and mitigate technical risks.
- Drive business growth by contributing to technical proposals and client presentations.
- Champion Engineering Standards and lead cross regional collaboration.
- Cultivate Strategic Technical Partnerships as a senior liaison.
- Oversee End to End Engineering Lifecycle.
- Provide Visionary Project Leadership as the technical authority.
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