Data Center Technical Lead

Job Title: Data Center Electrical Design Expert
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience (6+ years) in the design and development of large-scale electrical systems in high-demand, high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the electrical design and engineering efforts for hyperscale data centers, including low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) systems, electrical distribution, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, generators, batteries, PDUs and electrical infrastructure.

Develop electrical system designs, specifications, and layouts for all electrical components, ensuring full compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and codes.

Understand project requirements and prepare Basis of Design (BOD)

Design power distribution systems, backup power systems, and electrical layouts that are scalable, resilient, and optimized for high-efficiency performance in hyperscale data center environments.

Perform equipment sizing, short circuit calculations, earthing calculations, HT & LT breaker sizing calculations, etc.

Prepare cable schedules for HT and LT cables.

Coordinate with vendors for product selection and integration of equipment in overall Master design.

Preparation of detailed design drawings for tendering purposes.

Design electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs) with protection schemes, illumination calculations, and earthing layouts.

Provide value engineering inputs towards optimization, reliability, efficient design best practices.

Utilize ETAP or equivalent software for electrical power system analysis.

Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into the overall building design.

Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to select and procure electrical equipment and materials that meet project specifications.

Project Management and Oversight:
Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and troubleshooting efforts throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide leadership and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained in all work products.

Support the project management team with cost estimation, resource planning, and timeline management for electrical design and implementation.

Design Validation and Optimization:
Conduct detailed electrical load analysis and power system modeling to optimize capacity, efficiency, and redundancy.

Review and validate electrical systems designs to ensure they meet operational performance requirements, such as availability, energy efficiency, and scalability.

Lead testing and commissioning of electrical systems during data center construction and ensure systems operate as designed.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international electrical codes, standards, and regulations.

Stay current on emerging electrical technologies, best practices, and industry trends to continuously improve the design process.

Risk Management:
Identify potential risks in electrical system designs and provide mitigation strategies.

Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues during design, construction, and operational phases.

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.

Experience:
Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical design for large-scale hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.

Proven track record of managing complex electrical systems design, implementation, and commissioning for hyperscale data centers.

Extensive experience with electrical load analysis, power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and backup power solutions.

Proficient in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, etc.).

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