RENJITH DANIEL VT
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished Principal Electrical Design Engineer with extensive expertise in hyperscale data centre design and Tier III mission critical facilities. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and technical leadership skills, with a proven track record in electrical load modelling, capacity planning, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in LV & MV power distribution systems, distributed and block redundant architectures, and ELV systems integration. Adept at managing EPC project delivery from design to commissioning, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through effective team leadership and mentoring. Skilled in using AutoCAD, MicroStation, Navisworks, Amtech, Primavera, and the Microsoft Office Suite to deliver comprehensive design reports and technical documentation. Committed to advancing career goals by leveraging expertise in authority approvals and SME coordination for optimal project outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
JLW Middle East
Dubai
2014.07 - 2026.06
- Lead electrical engineering and design activities for mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centres, airport infrastructure, and large-scale commercial developments. Responsible for engineering management, design leadership, technical compliance, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery from concept through IFC and commissioning support.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead concept, schematic, detailed design and IFC deliverables.
- Prepare electrical design reports and technical documentation.
- Develop electrical load models and capacity planning studies.
- Design LV/MV distribution systems and redundancy architectures.
- Coordinate with clients, technical advisors, consultants, authorities, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure compliance with project requirements and international standards.
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and design resources.
- Review and approve technical submissions and engineering deliverables.
- Support tendering, procurement, and construction teams.
- Provide technical support to commissioning teams during testing, commissioning, and project handover.
- Ensure compliance with authority regulations, Uptime requirements, and client specifications.
- Selected Projects
- 30MW Wholesale Data Centre Campus – Dubai Design District
- Client: DU | Technical Advisor: Kent
- Led electrical engineering design for a Tier III hyperscale data centre campus comprising six 5MW data halls.
- Contributed to achieving a target annualized PUE of 1.47 and LEED Platinum certification objectives.
- Developed electrical load modelling, capacity planning, and power distribution strategies.
- Delivered concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC packages.
- Sharjah International Airport Expansion – Central Utility Plant
- Client: Sharjah Airport Authority
- Led electrical engineering design activities for the Central Utility Plant serving the airport expansion project.
- Designed electrical infrastructure supporting a Tier III compliant mission-critical data centre dedicated to airport operational systems.
- Coordinated power redundancy, UPS systems, standby generation, and critical electrical infrastructure to meet high availability requirements.
- Supported multidisciplinary coordination to ensure operational resilience and compliance with airport and mission-critical facility standards.
- 7.2MW Retail Data Centre – Dubai Production City
- Client: Equinix | Main Contractor: McLaren
- Delivered electrical engineering solutions for four 1.8MW data halls.
- Managed integration of owner-furnished critical equipment.
- Developed electrical shop drawings and coordinated multidisciplinary design interfaces.
- Additional Projects
- Neighborhood Residence 2 – Masdar City
- Al Maryah Central Mall – Abu Dhabi
- One JLT – Dubai
- Zabeel Car Park – Dubai Mall Extension
- Al Zora Hotel & Resort – Ajman
Senior Electrical Engineer
BK Gulf LLC
2006.12 - 2014.06
- Managed electrical engineering, authority approvals, commissioning activities, and site execution for major airport, hospitality, and commercial developments.
- Dubai International Airport Expansion – Concourse 4
- Project Value: AED 350 Million
- Managed electrical and technical room engineering for a 20MW airport expansion project.
- Coordinated MV/LV systems, substations, UPS systems, BMS, and airport special systems.
- Led production of technical room and substation shop drawings.
- Eastern Mangroves Angsana Resort & Spa – Abu Dhabi
- Project Value: AED 300 Million
- Lead Electrical Engineer for a 35.6MW mixed-use hospitality development.
- Managed 20 transformers and MV chiller infrastructure.
- Coordinated authority approvals through final energization.
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Awards Complex – Dubai
- Project Value: AED 98 Million
- Led electrical and ELV engineering activities.
- Managed DEWA and Civil Defence approvals.
- Oversaw commissioning, O&M documentation, and client training.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University
IndiaSkills
- Electrical Engineering Management
- Problem Solving & Technical Leadership
- Hyperscale Data Centre Design
- Tier III Mission Critical Facilities
- Uptime Institute Design Principles
- LV & MV Power Distribution Systems
- Distributed & Block Redundant Architectures
- UPS, Generator, ATS & STS Systems
- Electrical Load Modelling & Capacity Planning
- Design Reports & Technical Documentation
- Authority Approvals & Regulatory Compliance
- SME Coordination & Design Compliance
- ELV Systems Integration
- EPC Project Delivery
- Commissioning & Testing
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Navisworks
- Amtech
- Primavera
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- ATD – Accredited Tier Designer
- ADQCC Certified Engineer
- Dubai Municipality Electrical Fitting Contracting Engineer
- Affiliated Member – Society of Engineers, UAE
Accomplishments
- Led electrical engineering design for a 30MW Tier III hyperscale wholesale data centre campus in Dubai Design District.
- Contributed to achieving a target PUE of 1.47 and LEED Platinum certification objectives.
- Delivered electrical infrastructure design for both block redundant and distributed redundant data centre topologies.
- Managed electrical engineering solutions for a 7.2MW Equinix retail data centre.
- Led electrical design activities for Sharjah International Airport Central Utility Plant including a Tier III compliant airport operations data centre.
- Played a key role in Dubai International Airport Expansion supporting critical electrical infrastructure for a 20MW airport facility.
- Successfully delivered engineering solutions for projects exceeding AED 700 Million in combined project value.
- Led multidisciplinary teams, stakeholder coordination, authority approvals, and commissioning support across major UAE developments.
Timeline
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
JLW Middle East
2014.07 - 2026.06
Senior Electrical Engineer
BK Gulf LLC
2006.12 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Anna University