WSP

4 weeks ago

Associate / Associate Director – MEP (Data Centres)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end MEP design and engineering for large-scale data centre projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams across electrical and mechanical disciplines, ensuring design integrity, cost control, and schedule adherence while aligning with international standards and local regulations. Drive scalable data centre solutions across UAE and KSA, mentor teams, and contribute to technical proposals and client discussions.

Location: Riyadh

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Executive & General Management

Key Responsibilities

•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.
•Mentor and coach engineering teams, drive knowledge transfer, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
•10+ years of progressive experience in planning, designing, and delivering large-scale data centers, including multiple Uptime Tier III/IV projects.
•Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
•Professional certifications such as Uptime Tier Certified Professional, PMP, LEED AP, or BICSI RCDD are highly desirable.
•In-depth knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, UPS, emergency generators, CRAC units, economizers, chilled-water systems, VFDs, fire detection/suppression, BMS, and DCIM platforms.

Experience:10+ yearsData centersData center engineering

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementMentoringNegotiation

Certifications:Uptime Tier CertifiedPMPLEED APBICSI RCDD

Tech Stack:ETAP6Sigma CFDAmpCalcDCIMBMSUPSVFDLiquid cooling

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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