Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Data Centres
Our client is an international design and design management consultancy specialising in data centre and mission-critical environments. They deliver end-to-end design solutions across Mechanical, Electrical, and CSA / Architectural disciplines for some of the world’s leading technology clients.
They are now seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the team on a new mega data centre project in Portugal for a top-5 global tech giant. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to lead the electrical design of a technically complex, mission-critical facility from concept through to delivery.

The Role
Reporting to the Design Manager / Project Director, the Lead Electrical Design Engineer will take responsibility for all aspects of electrical design across the project, ensuring compliance with client requirements, international standards, and best practice in mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead and deliver electrical design packages for mission-critical systems, including power distribution, UPS, switchgear, emergency power, and backup systems
•    Coordinate with mechanical, CSA, and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration and clash-free designs
•    Review and approve electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications
•    Lead value engineering, design optimisation, and buildability reviews
•    Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure design intent and quality standards are maintained
•    Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers on the team
•    Ensure all designs comply with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements
•    Support construction stage queries and site design coordination as required

Requirements
•    Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
•    Extensive experience designing electrical systems for data centres or other mission-critical environments
•    Strong understanding of power distribution, UPS, standby generation, and high-reliability electrical systems
•    Proven experience leading electrical design teams and delivering large-scale, technically complex projects
•    Familiarity with BIM and other digital design coordination tools
•    Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
•    Fluency in English; additional European languages (Portuguese) advantageous
•    Willingness to be based in Portugal for the duration of the project

What’s on Offer
•    Competitive salary and benefits package
•    Opportunity to work on a mega data centre build for a top-5 Tech Giant
•    Exposure to cutting-edge mission-critical electrical design projects
•    Leadership role with responsibility for mentoring junior engineers
•    International career progression with a leading design consultancy
•    Collaborative and innovative working environment

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to take a lead design role on one of Europe’s largest and most high-profile data centre projects.

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