Senior Innovation Engineer

Khazna was founded in 2012 and has rapidly grown into the leading and trusted wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa region.As our footprint expands across the UAE and internationally, we are strengthening our Engineering & Innovation capabilities and are now looking for a Senior Innovation Engineer to join our team.Reporting into the Engineering function, this role will be accountable for driving Khazna’s engineering innovation agenda across the full asset lifecycle. The Senior Innovation Engineer will lead the identification, development, validation, and deployment of advanced engineering solutions that enhance performance, resilience, sustainability, and cost efficiency across our data center portfolio.The role combines:• Ownership of high‑impact innovation initiatives across design, construction, commissioning, and operations• Leadership of advanced pilots, proofs of concept, and technology evaluations• Governance over engineering innovation standards, lifecycle value assessments, and risk management frameworksThe Senior Innovation Engineer will act as a technical thought partner to cross‑functional teams, ensuring that emerging technologies and engineering advancements are translated into scalable, operationally viable, and value‑driven solutions aligned with Khazna’s long‑term asset strategy.Minimum eligibility requirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering8–12+ years of engineering experience in data centers (most preferred), critical infrastructure, industrial, or large‑scale technical environmentsProven track record leading complex pilots, technology evaluations, or innovation/optimisation initiativesStrong expertise in engineering analysis, lifecycle assessments, business case development, and performance modellingDeep understanding of project delivery, commissioning, and operational environmentsAbility to translate emerging technologies into practical, scalable engineering solutionsStrong technical documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience with sustainability, energy optimisation, or digital engineering tools is an advantage