Data Center Electrical Systems Design

I’m ready to move from architectural drawings to a complete electrical package for a new data center and need an experienced engineer to take the lead. The brief is straightforward: design every element that keeps the racks powered and the lights on—even when the grid is down.

Scope of work
The design must cover power distribution, lighting systems, backup generator systems and a fully integrated UPS. Starting at the utility service entrance, I need a coordinated solution that flows through switchgear, main distribution boards, PDUs and rack-level supplies, backed up by generators and UPS units sized to our IT load and future expansion. For lighting, photometric compliance and energy-efficient fixture selection are key.

Preferred tools
AutoCAD or Revit for the drawings and ETAP for load and fault analysis—the native files must be included.

Expected deliverables
• Single-line diagrams for normal and emergency distribution
• Load calculations, fault studies and panel schedules
• Generator sizing, ATS schematics and runtime calculations
• UPS selection report with battery autonomy and placement drawings
• Lighting layout with photometric reports and fixture specifications
• Bill of materials and written specifications ready for tender
• Final PDF set plus editable source files

Acceptance criteria
All documents must align with local electrical codes, IEC and IEEE standards and data-center best practices. I’ll review and sign off once the package is permit-ready and clash-free with the latest architectural model.

If you’ve taken similar projects from concept to construction and can commit to clear turnaround times, I’d like to hear how you’d tackle this one.