Position : Hyperscale Data Center Execution Engineer
Location: Doha, Qatar
Reports to: Senior Project Manager – Hyperscale Delivery
Employment: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Site Execution Leadership (50%)
- Oversee EPC contractor performance across civil works, structural steel, MEP installation, and ICT fit-out for modular hyperscale campuses.
- Manage critical path sequencing: 33kV substation commissioning, 20-50MW genset installation, UPS farm deployment (20-100MVA), chiller plant commissioning.
- Conduct daily site walks, progress verification, quality inspections, and non-conformance resolution for 1.6-2.5MW/m² power density zones.
- Drive first-of-a-kind (FOAK) liquid cooling deployment (direct-to-chip, CDU integration) with mechanical coordination.
Contractor & Vendor Management (25%)
- Supervise 5-10 major EPC packages: electrical balance of plant, cooling systems, fire suppression, security systems, containment.
- Track long-lead delivery against critical path milestones.
- Approve shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements; conduct pre-installation meetings and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Manage interface risks between electrical, mechanical, ICT contractors during hall fit-out phases.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination (15%)
- Serve as technical liaison with hyperscale tenants for design validation, milestone approvals, and punch list closure.
- Interface with Authority for utility approvals, load acceptance, and grid connection protocols.
- Support commercial team with variation orders, delay claims, and liquidated damages mitigation.
- Present weekly progress dashboards (schedule, cost, quality KPIs) to client Project Executives.
Commissioning & Handover (10%)
- Lead Level 3-6 commissioning execution: functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), reliability runs (72-168 hours).
- Coordinate load bank testing (up to 50MW), generator black start verification, UPS transfer validation.
- Facilitate client inspections, Tier certification walkthroughs, and operational readiness handover.
- Ensure as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and training completion before beneficial occupancy.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
- 12+ years construction/project execution experience, with 5+ years hyperscale data centers (>50MW).
- Proven track record delivering Tier III/IV MEP systems from groundbreaking to commissioning.
- Hands-on experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, Navisworks; earned value management.
Desirable:
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
- Middle East delivery experience (Kahramaa interconnection, Qatar Construction Specifications).
- Liquid cooling deployment experience (rear-door heat exchangers, direct-to-chip manifolds).
- OEM factory witness experience (Schneider, ABB, Cummins, Vertiv).
Competencies
- Execution Excellence: Converts engineering designs into physical reality on aggressive timelines.
- Contractor Leadership: Commands respect from multinational EPC teams and OEM technicians.
- Risk Management: Identifies schedule/cost threats early; implements recovery plans.
- Client Focus: Maintains hyperscaler trust through transparency and milestone delivery.