Lead Electrical Project 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 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.

The Role
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

Requirements
•    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

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 and project engineering role on one of Europe’s largest and most high-profile data centre developments.