Electrical Engineer (Data Centers) - Saudi National Only

Required qualifications: 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, electrical operations, commissioning, mission-critical engineering, facility operations, or comparable technical environments.

Minimum 5+ years of direct data center or critical facilities operations experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure supporting critical facilities and Tier III / Tier IV data centers.

Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and validating SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs.

Strong technical knowledge of utility service, MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, STS, ATS, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, emergency generators, generator paralleling systems, BESS, grounding and bonding systems, protective relaying, and power monitoring systems.

evaluating electrical systems for operational risk, redundancy, resiliency, maintainability, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.

Working knowledge of mission-critical industry standards, codes, and operational best practices, including ASHRAE, NFPA, ISO, IEC, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, BICSI, IBC, IFC, IECC, local authority requirements, and other applicable international standards.

Ability to apply engineering standards to real-world data center design, commissioning, operations, maintenance, operational readiness, and emergency response.

Strong understanding of change management, Permit-to-Work systems, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized electrical work procedures, switching procedures, risk assessments, incident response, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement.

Excellent technical writing, documentation, communication, and presentation skills.

Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, commissioning authorities, facility operations teams, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Direct experience supporting mission-critical facilities in Saudi Arabia or the broader GCC region.

supporting hyperscale data centers such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, or similar environments.

with colocation providers such as QTS, Equinix, Digital Realty, Compass Datacenters, Vantage, Aligned, STACK Infrastructure, CyrusOne, or similar operators.

Minimum 5+ years of project or program management experience leading complex, multidisciplinary technical projects.

Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent professional registration.

serving as a Commissioning Authority (CxA), Owner’s Engineer, Owner’s Representative, or client-side technical advisor.

supporting Tier III or Tier IV data center operations, commissioning, operational readiness, electrical procedure validation, or electrical reliability programs. Professional certifications related to data centers, electrical safety, commissioning, operations, or project management are preferred. POSITION DETAILS Location (On-site): Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Position: Electrical Engineer / Electrical Operations Subject Matter Expert Position Classification: Project-Based Please note: This position is part of our anticipated expansion in KSA . While we are excited about the opportunities this role will offer, the position is not currently active and is associated with the planned launch of our operations in the region. By applying, you acknowledge that this is a future opportunity and not an offer of immediate employment. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to express your intent to be considered once the role becomes available. Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.