Location :-Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | NoidaThe Senior Electrical Design Engineer will act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mission-critical Data Center projects, responsible for end-to-end electrical system design, engineering, coordination, and commissioning support. This role requires full ownership from concept development and system topology definition to detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and performance validation, ensuring delivery of highly resilient, scalable, and efficient power infrastructure. You will engage directly with client-side SMEs, utilities, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, leading technical discussions and resolving complex engineering challenges. In case you have no prior Data Center experience, you have good to great electrical system design experience from LoD200 to LoD400 in areas mentioned in the description, you can apply too.  Key ResponsibilitiesPriority 1 – Client Engagement &amp; Technical Leadership<ul><li>Act as the primary electrical technical interface with clients and stakeholders</li><li>Lead high-level technical discussions and design reviews</li><li>Clearly explain:<ul><li>System architecture</li><li>Redundancy philosophy</li><li>Design risks and trade-offs</li></ul></li><li>Prepare and own:<ul><li>Electrical Basis of Design (BoD)</li><li>Design Basis Reports (DBR)</li><li>Technical presentations and reports</li></ul></li></ul>Priority 2 – Electrical System Design &amp; Architecturea. Power System Architecture<ul><li>Define and design from Concept to Detailed design up to IFC:<ul><li>HT / MV / LV power distribution systems</li><li>Utility interface and substation (AIS/GIS) concepts</li><li>UPS systems (centralized / distributed) and battery technologies</li><li>Generator-backed emergency systems</li><li>Busbar trunking and cable-based distribution</li><li>Earthing Design for large campuses.</li></ul></li><li>Develop resilience strategies (N, N+1, 2N, N+2, DR/BR) aligned with Uptime Tier</li></ul>b. Engineering Analysis &amp; Calculations<ul><li>Perform and review:<ul><li>Electrical load calculations and power balance</li><li>Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations</li><li>Short circuit analysis and protection coordination</li><li>Sequence of Operations</li></ul></li><li>Lead system studies using:<ul><li>ETAP (or equivalent)</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate with mechanical systems:<ul><li>Integration of HVAC loads and diversity factors</li></ul></li></ul>c. Detailed Design &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Lead design across:<ul><li>Concept (30%) → Detailed design → IFC -&gt; RFP /Technical Specs /BoQ documents.</li></ul></li><li>Review and approve:<ul><li>Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)</li><li>Layouts (substations, UPS rooms, battery rooms, data halls)</li><li>Equipment sizing and schedules</li></ul></li><li>Ensure compliance with:<ul><li>TIA-942</li><li>IEC / IEEE / IS standards</li><li>Uptime Institute guidelines</li></ul></li></ul>d. Coordination &amp; Project Delivery<ul><li>Lead multidisciplinary coordination with:<ul><li>Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Fire, BMS/EPMS, BIM teams</li></ul></li><li>Optimize:<ul><li>Space planning (electrical rooms, cable routing, equipment layout)</li></ul></li><li>Interface with:<ul><li>Utilities, authorities, vendors, and global stakeholders</li></ul></li><li>Support procurement:<ul><li>Technical specifications</li><li>BOQs</li><li>Vendor technical evaluations</li></ul></li></ul>e. Construction, &amp; Validation (CRITICAL)<ul><li>Provide technical support during:<ul><li>Construction and installation</li><li>Site issue resolution</li></ul></li><li>Participate in:<ul><li>Data center audits</li><li>Reliability and redundancy validation</li></ul></li></ul>f. Team Leadership &amp; Quality<ul><li>Lead and mentor electrical engineers and BIM modelers</li><li>Ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with project standards</li><li>Own:<ul><li>Design risk</li><li>Change control</li><li>Technical issue resolution</li></ul></li></ul>Mandatory Skills &amp; ExperienceTechnical Expertise<ul><li>Strong experience in Data Center electrical systems, including:<ul><li>HT / MV / LV systems , LV distribution N+2C, Distributed, N+N</li><li>UPS, batteries (VRLA / Li-ion), generators</li><li>Earthing &amp; lightning protection</li><li>HV/MV/LV Cables &amp; bus ducts</li></ul></li><li>Deep understanding of:<ul><li>Uptime Tier III / IV requirements</li><li>Mission-critical redundancy</li></ul></li><li>Experience in:<ul><li>Hyperscale / colocation data centers</li></ul></li></ul>Tools &amp; Digital Capability<ul><li>AutoCAD (mandatory)</li><li>Revit / BIM coordination</li><li>ETAP (or equivalent analysis tools)</li></ul>Communication (NON-NEGOTIABLE)<ul><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to:<ul><li>Lead discussions with client SMEs</li><li>Resolve complex issues through structured communication</li><li>Produce high-quality technical documentation</li></ul></li></ul>

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Center

Location :-Chennai (Preferred) | Mumbai | Bangalore | Hyderabad | Gurgaon | NoidaThe Senior Electrical Design Engineer will act as a technical lead and subject matter expert for mission-critical Data Center projects, responsible for end-to-end electrical system design, engineering, coordination, and commissioning support. This role requires full ownership from concept development and system topology definition to detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and performance validation, ensuring delivery of highly resilient, scalable, and efficient power infrastructure. You will engage directly with client-side SMEs, utilities, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, leading technical discussions and resolving complex engineering challenges. In case you have no prior Data Center experience, you have good to great electrical system design experience from LoD200 to LoD400 in areas mentioned in the description, you can apply too.  Key ResponsibilitiesPriority 1 – Client Engagement &amp; Technical Leadership<ul><li>Act as the primary electrical technical interface with clients and stakeholders</li><li>Lead high-level technical discussions and design reviews</li><li>Clearly explain:<ul><li>System architecture</li><li>Redundancy philosophy</li><li>Design risks and trade-offs</li></ul></li><li>Prepare and own:<ul><li>Electrical Basis of Design (BoD)</li><li>Design Basis Reports (DBR)</li><li>Technical presentations and reports</li></ul></li></ul>Priority 2 – Electrical System Design &amp; Architecturea. Power System Architecture<ul><li>Define and design from Concept to Detailed design up to IFC:<ul><li>HT / MV / LV power distribution systems</li><li>Utility interface and substation (AIS/GIS) concepts</li><li>UPS systems (centralized / distributed) and battery technologies</li><li>Generator-backed emergency systems</li><li>Busbar trunking and cable-based distribution</li><li>Earthing Design for large campuses.</li></ul></li><li>Develop resilience strategies (N, N+1, 2N, N+2, DR/BR) aligned with Uptime Tier</li></ul>b. Engineering Analysis &amp; Calculations<ul><li>Perform and review:<ul><li>Electrical load calculations and power balance</li><li>Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations</li><li>Short circuit analysis and protection coordination</li><li>Sequence of Operations</li></ul></li><li>Lead system studies using:<ul><li>ETAP (or equivalent)</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate with mechanical systems:<ul><li>Integration of HVAC loads and diversity factors</li></ul></li></ul>c. Detailed Design &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Lead design across:<ul><li>Concept (30%) → Detailed design → IFC -&gt; RFP /Technical Specs /BoQ documents.</li></ul></li><li>Review and approve:<ul><li>Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)</li><li>Layouts (substations, UPS rooms, battery rooms, data halls)</li><li>Equipment sizing and schedules</li></ul></li><li>Ensure compliance with:<ul><li>TIA-942</li><li>IEC / IEEE / IS standards</li><li>Uptime Institute guidelines</li></ul></li></ul>d. Coordination &amp; Project Delivery<ul><li>Lead multidisciplinary coordination with:<ul><li>Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Fire, BMS/EPMS, BIM teams</li></ul></li><li>Optimize:<ul><li>Space planning (electrical rooms, cable routing, equipment layout)</li></ul></li><li>Interface with:<ul><li>Utilities, authorities, vendors, and global stakeholders</li></ul></li><li>Support procurement:<ul><li>Technical specifications</li><li>BOQs</li><li>Vendor technical evaluations</li></ul></li></ul>e. Construction, &amp; Validation (CRITICAL)<ul><li>Provide technical support during:<ul><li>Construction and installation</li><li>Site issue resolution</li></ul></li><li>Participate in:<ul><li>Data center audits</li><li>Reliability and redundancy validation</li></ul></li></ul>f. Team Leadership &amp; Quality<ul><li>Lead and mentor electrical engineers and BIM modelers</li><li>Ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with project standards</li><li>Own:<ul><li>Design risk</li><li>Change control</li><li>Technical issue resolution</li></ul></li></ul>Mandatory Skills &amp; ExperienceTechnical Expertise<ul><li>Strong experience in Data Center electrical systems, including:<ul><li>HT / MV / LV systems , LV distribution N+2C, Distributed, N+N</li><li>UPS, batteries (VRLA / Li-ion), generators</li><li>Earthing &amp; lightning protection</li><li>HV/MV/LV Cables &amp; bus ducts</li></ul></li><li>Deep understanding of:<ul><li>Uptime Tier III / IV requirements</li><li>Mission-critical redundancy</li></ul></li><li>Experience in:<ul><li>Hyperscale / colocation data centers</li></ul></li></ul>Tools &amp; Digital Capability<ul><li>AutoCAD (mandatory)</li><li>Revit / BIM coordination</li><li>ETAP (or equivalent analysis tools)</li></ul>Communication (NON-NEGOTIABLE)<ul><li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to:<ul><li>Lead discussions with client SMEs</li><li>Resolve complex issues through structured communication</li><li>Produce high-quality technical documentation</li></ul></li></ul>

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Data Center

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