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Lead Electrical Project Engineer Data Centres The Role Requirements What’s on Offer This is a rare opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to take a lead design and project engineering role on one of Europe’s largest and most high-profile data centre developments.
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 Project Engineer to join the team on a new mega data centre project in Portugal for a top-5 global tech giant. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead the electrical design and project engineering of a technically complex, mission-critical facility from concept through to delivery.
Reporting to the Design Manager / Project Director, the Lead Electrical Project Engineer will take ownership of all electrical design aspects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, international standards, and mission-critical best practice. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and delivering electrical design packages for power distribution, UPS systems, switchgear, emergency power, and backup systems
• Coordinating with mechanical, CSA, and architectural design teams to ensure fully integrated, clash-free designs
• Reviewing and approving electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Leading value engineering, design optimisation, and buildability reviews
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure design intent, reliability, and quality standards are maintained
• Mentoring and guiding junior electrical engineers on the team
• Ensuring all designs comply with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements
• Supporting construction stage queries, site design coordination, and commissioning as required
• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience designing electrical systems for data centres or mission-critical facilities
• Proven experience in power distribution, UPS, standby generation, and electrical redundancy systems
• Strong track record leading electrical design teams and delivering large-scale, technically complex projects
• Familiarity with BIM and other digital design coordination tools
• Excellent 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
• 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
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