Principal ELV & IBMS Engineer – Data centres - Dubai

Role Overview

Client Engagement and Leadership

• Act as the primary ELV and IBMS technical contact for clients and lead architecture, integration strategy, and operational readiness discussions.
• Engage with client SMEs, security operations centres, IT teams, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Prepare Design Basis Reports, architecture narratives, cause and effect matrices, integration documentation, and proposal responses.

System Architecture

• Define BMS, EPMS, DCIM, security, fire alarm, PA/VA, and operational workflow architecture for hyperscale and colocation facilities.
• Develop security zoning, network topology, sequence of operations, HVAC integration, and redundancy philosophies aligned with Tier III/IV requirements.

Engineering and Integration

• Design PLC architecture, server redundancy, BACnet, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC UA, control logic, I/O lists, and cause and effect matrices.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, security, fire, and IT integration, including power monitoring, HVAC controls, SOC workflows, and alarm management.
• Validate protocols and redundancy against TIA-942, ISO 27001 physical security, and local fire safety standards.

Design and Documentation

• Lead ELV schematics, IBMS architecture diagrams, network topology drawings, equipment schedules, specifications, BOQs, and integration test procedures through IFC stage.
• Review and approve AutoCAD and Revit models at LOD350 and lead vendor selection, technical evaluations, and submittal reviews.

Construction and Commissioning

• Coordinate installation and testing with Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Fire Protection, IT, and BIM teams.
• Lead FAT, SAT, cause and effect verification, Integrated System Testing, redundancy and failover validation, operator training, and handover documentation.

Team Development

• Develop regional design guidelines, mentor ELV engineers and systems specialists, establish best practices, and contribute to the DC Academy.
• Drive design quality, integration risk management, and technical issue resolution across the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• BE or BTech degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Telecom Engineering.
• Professional registration or equivalent standing as an engineer.
• OEM BMS platform certifications, hyperscale commissioning, SOC design, advanced security, DCIM, and KSA regulatory experience are advantageous.

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