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[Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_LE-DC_1891487) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Larsen & Toubro](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/) / Lead Electrical - Data Center ## Job description Job Title Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Center Design & Engineering Location Chennai Reporting To Head - Data Center Engineering / Project Director ### Job Purpose Lead the design, engineering, commissioning, and operational excellence of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Drive electrical engineering standards, technical governance, reliability, and project delivery across greenfield and brownfield developments while ensuring compliance with international data center standards and industry best practices. ### Key Responsibilities Design & Engineering Lead end-to-end electrical design development for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Review and approve Basis of Design (BOD), electrical specifications, SLDs, protection schemes, technical submittals, and IFC/IFT drawings. Coordinate with design consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, and internal multidisciplinary teams. Review design stages including 30%, 60%, 90%, and AFC submissions. Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, TIA, Uptime Institute, and local regulatory standards. ### Data Center Electrical Systems - Lead engineering of: Utility Power Systems HV/MV/LV Distribution Systems UPS Systems DG Systems Transformers Switchgear & Protection Systems EPMS/BMS Integration Grounding & Lightning Protection - Support liquid cooling and high-density AI/ML workloads requiring 40kW-75kW rack deployments. Project Delivery & Commissioning Review and approve FAT, FWT, SAT, L1-L5 commissioning procedures. Support construction management teams during installation and commissioning. Monitor project schedules, risks, technical compliance, and quality. Lead equipment testing, reliability validation, and integrated systems testing. Operations & Reliability Provide technical leadership for operational data centers. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical electrical incidents and failures. Develop reliability improvement initiatives and operational standards. Manage electrical capacity planning and infrastructure expansion projects. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Interface with utility providers, consultants, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders. Lead technical evaluations, vendor onboarding, and equipment selection. Participate in commercial and technical bid evaluations. Team Leadership Mentor and guide electrical engineering teams. Lead technical reviews and engineering governance meetings. Drive lessons learnt, standardization, and continuous improvement programs. Desired Candidate Profile Experience 12-18 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5+ years in Data Center Design, Engineering, Commissioning, or Operations. Experience in hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure. Experience with AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Equinix, CtrlS, NTT, Yotta, AdaniConnex, STT, or similar organizations preferred. ### Technical Skills Data Center Electrical Infrastructure Design ETAP Power System Studies Protection Coordination Studies MV/LV Distribution Design UPS & Generator Systems EPMS/BMS Systems EHV Substations (220kV/400kV) Commissioning & Integrated Systems Testing Reliability Engineering Load Flow & Short Circuit Analysis RCA & Failure Analysis Education B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Master's degree preferred. ## Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (BE) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Powai[Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_LE-DC_1891487) ## More jobs at Larsen & Toubro ### [Architect - Data Center Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/e2c184adc79efb306ccd/) Powai ### [Data Scientist (Databricks) - Digital & IT, Powai HO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/995b4204ef0f8118bcbe/) Powai ### [Data Scientist - Digital & IT, Powai HO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/8f92cc25f1090a9178ce/) Powai ### [Architect - BD, Powai HO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/a043cd1fdde63f1181ad/) Powai ### [Area Lead - Mechanical HVAC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/dcae3714c0ce72cacf23/) Powai ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Center Electrical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/b1b4cb0a00c547206f32/) Eaton · Dubai, ARE ### [Data Center Electrical Critical Facilities Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/60fd96402ffbdecd05e1/) Equinix · Amsterdam, Netherlands ### [Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/ebb58fd7bff72562d3a3/) Equinix · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ### [Data Center Electrical Facilities Technician, Electrical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/496e32f3300f94a1c91c/) Alphabet · Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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