DC Electrical Engineer

We’re Hiring | Data Center Electrical Engineer

Location: Kuwait | On-site

Digitus Group is looking for an experienced Data Center Electrical Engineer to support the operation and reliability of mission-critical electrical infrastructure within a data center environment.

The role will be responsible for electrical systems from utility intake through critical power distribution, with a strong focus on safe operations, preventive maintenance, switching procedures, system reliability, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MV/LV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, RMUs, UPS, STS/ATS, generators, batteries, and protection systems

• Lead and supervise HV/MV and critical LV switching operations

• Ensure compliance with LOTO, Permit to Work, electrical safety, and arc-flash requirements

• Develop and maintain electrical SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs

• Plan and manage preventive maintenance activities in accordance with OEM requirements

• Coordinate OEM vendors, major maintenance activities, and system overhauls

• Analyze electrical failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Support commissioning, integrated systems testing, thermography, and predictive maintenance

• Support and guide electrical manning technicians

• Act as the electrical technical authority during incidents and escalations

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years of electrical operations and maintenance experience across MV/LV systems

• At least 2 years of experience in data centers or critical facilities

• Practical experience with HV/MV switching operations

• Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, protection systems, and critical power infrastructure

• Experience in maintenance planning, technical procedure preparation, and vendor management

• Good knowledge of NFPA 110 and NEC references

• Fluent written and spoken English

Added Advantage: OEM training or certifications from Schneider Electric, ABB, Siemens, Eaton, Vertiv, Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, Socomec, or other relevant critical-power manufacturers.