HV/ MV Electrical Lead Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

You will work on complex HV and MV electrical infrastructures at the heart of mission critical and data centre projects worldwide. This role offers real technical ownership, exposure to high-impact projects and the opportunity to shape reliable, future-proof power systems together with leading experts. You act as the client side HV/ MV electrical engineer on mission critical and data centre projects, with a strong focus on substation design, grid connections and technical governance.

Responsibilities

Act as the client-side HV/ MV electrical engineer on mission critical and data centre projects, with a focus on substation design, grid connections and technical governance; Support clients from early feasibility through design development and delivery; Define HV and MV system concepts and substation design strategies from an owner engineer perspective; Develop and review HV substation layouts, including primary equipment selection, system architectures, protection strategies and earthing philosophies; Propose system optimisations to improve reliability, future flexibility, reduce cost or shorten time-to-market; Lead and interpret electrical studies to support grid connection and design decisions; Manage technical interfaces with utilities, clients and delivery partners; Review contractor designs and technical submissions to safeguard quality, compliance and performance

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline; A minimum of 8 years of experience in HV and MV electrical engineering within European projects; Proven experience with client-side substation design and grid connections; Experience with electrical power system studies and review of contractor designs; Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken; Ability to take ownership of complex technical scopes and act confidently in a client-facing, advisory role; Ability to communicate clearly, structure complex information effectively and work across disciplines, organisations and cultural contexts

Benefits

Competitive base salary with annual increases; Strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution; 2.15% personal budget; Annual profit sharing; Opportunity to purchase company shares; 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment); Option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year; Option to exchange three public holidays for personal days; Hybrid model with flexible hours, home office allowance and fully equipped home workspace; Training and development programs, learning weeks and knowledge-sharing groups; Travel expense reimbursement and NS Business Card; Higher travel allowance for walking or cycling to work; Voluntary social and sports activities and employee networks