Electrical Technical Lead – Data Center

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Abu Dhabi
Office
R181279
Engineering
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Technical Lead – Data Center to join our team!

The Electrical Technical Lead provides specialist oversight for design review and construction supervision of all electrical systems associated with data center facilities, ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational resilience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead electrical design reviews and construction supervision, including HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, power distribution, grounding, and redundancy concepts.

  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical submissions.

  • Ensure compliance with international data center standards and local authority requirements.

  • Support site supervision activities, inspections, and testing of electrical works.

  • Review contractor method statements, ITPs, and commissioning plans.

  • Identify technical risks, constructability issues, and non-conformances.

  • Provide technical advice to the Project Manager and Client during construction.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Minimum 15+ years experience in data center or mission-critical electrical systems.

  • Strong experience in design review and construction supervision roles.

  • Familiarity with Tier III / Tier IV data center concepts.

  • Professional Engineer status preferred.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

  • Deep technical knowledge in MEP coordination.

  • Ability to lead site teams under fast-track conditions.

  • Proficiency in report writing and project documentation.

  • Fluency in English required, Arabic is an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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