Electrical Design Engineer
- Employer
- HP4 Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- 70000.00 - 90000.00 GBP Annual
- Closing date
- 26 Mar 2025
A leading global data center provider is seeking an electrical design engineer to lead the end–to–end technical aspects of energy infrastructure and multi–fuel generation plants across EMEA. This role is critical in overseeing power infrastructure design and delivery, ensuring alignment with industry standards, utility/AHJ, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will manage key stakeholders, including utilities, energy suppliers, contractors, and consultants, to ensure on–time, in–budget power delivery.
About the Company
This company powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of some of the world s largest cloud providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises. Their energy department plays a pivotal role in securing, developing, and delivering sustainable power solutions that support business growth while adhering to NetZero targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical System Design & Innovation: Develop electrical system topologies and utilize financial modeling tools to implement optimal and innovative solutions, including HV substations, cables, multi–fuel generation, modular nuclear, and renewable energy sources (solar, battery, microgrids, wind, etc.).
- Substation, MFGP, SMR, Renewables & Cable Expertise: Oversee and review power infrastructure specifications, technical evaluations, and engineering studies.
- Value Engineering: Conduct ROI/IRR analyses, value engineering, and system recommendations to balance cost–effectiveness with operational sustainability.
- Cross–Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (CSA, MEP, IT, EPMS, procurement) and external stakeholders (utilities, contractors, engineering consultants) to streamline project execution.
- Customer Support: Assist sales teams with customer tours, RFP responses, and bespoke power solutions while supporting emergency power needs when required.
- Project Reporting: Provide weekly updates on substation progress, risks, blockers, and priorities. Conduct feasibility analysis and ensure strong design management capabilities.
- Grid and Regulatory Expertise: Maintain in–depth knowledge of grid operations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Project & Design Management: Oversee project plans, design management, delivery, commissioning, and compliance at all voltage levels (LV to EHV).
- Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices, lessons learned, and value engineering initiatives to enhance power management across EMEA.
Required Skills & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Major) or equivalent; Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in HV electrical design and delivery (Primary or Secondary Design Engineer), with experience in HV/EHV systems preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Expertise in EU substation design, IEC/BS standards, utility regulations, and working with EPCs/OEMs. UK National Grid experience and TP141 accreditation preferred.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM360, and Navisworks.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead external teams and build relationships.
- Project & Design Management: Ability to manage multiple projects across different time zones and collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast–paced environment, handling multiple projects, and adjusting to changing business needs.
- Travel: National and international travel required (%), with potential increases based on project demands.
If this role seems of any interest, please feel free to apply or contact Adam on the details attached.
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