Sr. Engineer Solutions Architect , Data Center | alfanar Electric

Requisition ID: 27874

Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA)

Job City: Riyadh

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction

Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

alfanar electric

alfanar Construction

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE

London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

The Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing and engineering comprehensive, integrated power solutions for data center applications within the Engineer-to-Order business unit. This role involves analyzing client specifications, developing customized technical proposals, and integrating internal alfanar components (such as MV switchgear, transformers, and LV boards) with external equipment (like UPS and STS) to deliver reliable, high-performance power infrastructure that meets stringent data center requirements.

Solution Design and Engineering

Design customized power distribution architectures for data center projects based on client requirements and industry standards.

Engineer integrated solutions combining alfanar manufactured equipment with third-party components to ensure seamless system operation.

Develop detailed technical submittals, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts for proposed solutions.

Analyze technical specifications to identify potential integration challenges and recommend optimal engineering approaches.

Technical Proposal Development

Develop comprehensive technical proposals and compliance statements for complex ETO data center projects.

Analyze cost estimations and bill of materials (BOM) to ensure competitive and accurate technical bids.

Recommend value engineering options to optimize solution performance and cost-effectiveness.

Solve technical queries during the bidding phase by providing expert engineering insights to the sales and commercial teams.

System Integration and Implementation

Implement standardized engineering processes for the integration of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, and STS systems.

Design testing and commissioning protocols for integrated power solutions to validate system performance.

Solve complex technical issues during the assembly, testing, and commissioning phases of the project lifecycle.

Recommend modifications to standard product designs to accommodate specific data center integration requirements.

HR Proficiency:

Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.

Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.

Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.