Job Description

The 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 valuable to outstanding electrical system design experience from LoD200 to LoD400 in areas mentioned in the description, you can apply too.

Mandatory Skills Experience

Technical Expertise
Robust experience in Data Center electrical systems, including:
HT / MV / LV systems , LV distribution N+2C, Distributed, N+N
UPS, batteries (VRLA / Li-ion), generators
Earthing lightning protection
HV/MV/LV Cables bus ducts




Deep understanding of:
Uptime Tier III / IV requirements
Mission-critical redundancy
Experience in:
Hyperscale / colocation data centers

Tools Digital Capability
AutoCAD (mandatory)
Revit / BIM coordination
ETAP (or equivalent analysis tools)

Communication (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to:
Lead discussions with client SMEs
Resolve complex issues through structured communication
Produce high-quality technical documentation

Qualifications Experience
BE / BTech in Electrical Engineering
10+ years total experience
5 years in Data Center / mission-critical projects

Positive to Have
Uptime ATD / CDCS/CDCE
Experience with liquid-cooled / AI data centers
Exposure to commissioning and audits
International project experience

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📌 Senior Electrical Design Engineer Data Center Chennai (India)
🏢 Ramboll
📍 India