Principal ELV & IBMS Engineer – Data centres - Dubai

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Key Responsibilities The Principal ELV & IBMS Engineer will act as a systems architect and technical lead responsible for end-to-end ELV system design, IBMS architecture, integration strategy, and commissioning support. This role goes beyond equipment specification and requires complete lifecycle ownership, from system architecture definition and integration strategy through detailed design, vendor evaluation, testing procedures, and live commissioning validation. You will lead cross-discipline conversations on BMS-electrical interfaces (EPMS integration, power monitoring), mechanical coordination (HVAC sensor networks, control logic), security integration (SOC workflows, surveillance architecture), and IT systems (DCIM, network protocols). Therefore, it's required to possess working knowledge of electrical systems (power monitoring, EPMS interfaces), mechanical systems (HVAC controls, sensor networks), fire safety (FAS integration, alarm management), security operations, network architecture, and commissioning procedures. Client Engagement & Technical Leadership Act as the primary ELV/IBMS technical contact for clients, leading system architecture discussions, integration strategy, and operational readiness with senior engineering and operations teams Directly engage with client-side SMEs, security operations centres (SOC), IT teams, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams Lead technical discussions on system integration philosophy, resilience architecture, protocol strategy, and operational workflows Own preparation of IBMS Design Basis Reports (DBR), system architecture narratives, cause & effect matrices, and integration strategy documentation Participate in proposals drafting and responses to RFP and TQR System Architecture Define complete ELV/IBMS architecture including BMS/EPMS/DCIM integration, security systems (CCTV/VMS, access control, perimeter protection), fire alarm systems (FAS, VESDA), PA/VA systems, and operational workflows Design integrated systems for hyperscale and colocation facilities in the 10–100 MW IT load range, with security zoning and network architecture scaled to mission-critical requirements Develop multi-layer security architecture Design HVAC monitoring and control integration with electrical power monitoring Establish system redundancy philosophy aligned with uptime requirements and Tier III/IV standards Develop network topology and sequence of operations for integrated system behavior Engineering Analysis & System Integration Design end-to-end BMS/IBMS solution: PLC architecture, server redundancy, communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, IEC-61850, OPC UA), and control logic Develop complete I/O lists, control logic, and cause & effect matrices for all integrated systems Coordinate electrical integration, EPMS data flows, power monitoring sensors, emergency shutdown sequences, and load shedding logic Coordinate mechanical integration, HVAC sensor networks, chiller/CDU control loops, and thermal management feedback into IBMS Design security operation centre (SOC) workflows, alarm management strategy, and operator interface logic Validate system protocols and redundancy across all integration points; ensure alignment with TIA-942, ISO 27001 (physical security), and local fire safety standards Detailed Design & Documentation Lead development of ELV schematics, IBMS architecture diagrams, network topology drawings, and equipment schedules through IFC stage Review and approve AutoCAD & BIM (Revit) models at LOD350 with coordinated multi-discipline integration Prepare technical specifications, equipment BOQs, network schedules, and integration test procedures Develop vendor selection criteria, lead technical evaluations, and conduct submittal reviews ensuring compliance with system architecture Construction, Testing & Commissioning Support Lead multidisciplinary coordination across Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Fire Protection, IT, and BIM teams during installation and testing phases Support site installation: equipment staging, network deployment, cable commissioning, and system validation Own testing procedures: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), cause & effect verification, and Integrated System Testing (IST) Validate system redundancy, failover logic, and operational workflows through live testing Lead operator training and handover documentation ensuring SOC readiness Team Leadership & Capability Building Develop the internal design guidelines and lead the DC ELV/IBMS team Mentor ELV engineers, systems integrators, and network specialists Establish design standards and best practices for IBMS architecture and system integration in the region Contribute to the DC Academy and regional thought leadership programme Drive design quality, integration risk management, and technical issue resolution across the team Qualifications & Experience BE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Telecom Engineering Professional registration or equivalent standing as an engineer Good to Have OEM certifications in BMS platforms Hands-on experience in hyperscale or colocation data centre commissioning Security operations centre (SOC) design and workflow optimization experience Knowledge of advanced security technologies Familiarity with DCIM platforms and data centre operational analytics Experience with KSA regulatory landscape and Vision 2030 data centre programme security requirements What we can offer you Investment in your development Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles Be valued for the unique person you are. Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company We offer: A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from. Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization. Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility. Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential. Ready to join us? Are you our new Lead Piping Engineer? If yes, click the apply button and send your application as soon as possible. Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. Working at Ramboll To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual. Ramboll in Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa Ramboll has more than 1,500 experts working across 15 offices in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. We are present in Dubai, Doha, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture. Role Overview The operational heartbeat of modern data centres is not mechanical or electrical infrastructure – it's the integration of those systems into a single, resilient intelligence layer. At 80+ MW scale and with rack densities approaching 100 kW, integrated building management systems (IBMS) and security architecture have become mission-critical engineering disciplines. Ramboll is building its MENA data centre practice from the ground up with 450+ dedicated data centre MEP engineers globally. The Principal ELV & IBMS Engineer will be the systems integration authority at the heart of the regional team, working on mission-critical data center projects.