WSP
Associate / Associate Director MEP Design Engineer - Data Centres (Building Services)
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia🏢 On-site
MEP DesignData CentresHVACElectrical EngineeringETAPCFDUptime InstituteBuilding Management Systems
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏗️ Construction & Engineering
- Level
- C-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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- 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 Lead cross-regional collaboration to ensure consistency, innovation, and technical excellence in design methodologies and delivery practices across all data center projects.
- Cultivate Strategic Technical Partnerships Serve as a senior liaison among internal engineering teams, regional centers of excellence, external consultants, construction leads, and key stakeholders to align technical vision and drive successful execution.
- Oversee End-to-End Engineering Lifecycle Direct all phases of engineering and design, including site feasibility analysis, conceptual development, basis of design formulation, scope definition, and construction documentation—ensuring alignment with business objectives and performance targets.
- Provide Visionary Project Leadership Act as the technical authority across engineering initiatives, accountable for team outcomes related to design integrity, budget adherence, schedule management, and stakeholder coordination.
- Stay Ahead of Industry Evolution Maintain active engagement with the global data center engineering community to identify emerging technologies, evolving standards, and best practices that can be leveraged for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate Mastery in CSA & MEP Disciplines Bring expert-level knowledge in civil, structural, architectural (CSA) and mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, with a proven track record of delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure.
- Apply Advanced Engineering Analysis Tools Utilize sophisticated modeling and simulation platforms such as ETAP, 6Sigma CFD, AmpCalc, and other analytical tools to validate design decisions and optimize system performance.
Requirements
- •Expert-level knowledge in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP systems
- •Proven track record of delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure
- •Proficiency in advanced engineering analysis tools (ETAP, 6Sigma CFD, AmpCalc)
- •Knowledge of international standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, NFPA, ASHRAE)
- •Experience in site assessments, capacity planning, and feasibility studies
Responsibilities
- •Serve as single point of contact for technical aspects of data center projects
- •Lead and approve concept, schematic, and detailed designs for electrical and mechanical disciplines
- •Develop and standardize scalable, repeatable data center solutions across UAE and KSA
- •Mentor and coach engineering teams and drive knowledge transfer
- •Collaborate with supervision teams to control costs and manage vendors
- •Contribute to technical proposals and identify business growth opportunities
- •Oversee end-to-end engineering lifecycle from feasibility to construction documentation
- •Act as technical authority for design integrity, budget, and schedule management
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WSP is a global engineering and professional services consultancy. They work on designing and developing infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions for public and private sectors.