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Project Engineer (Electrical) – Data Centres
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Company Overview
Our client is a leading international construction partner specializing in high-performance facilities across sectors including Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Food, Logistics, and Pharmaceuticals. Known for delivering complex technical projects faster and more efficiently,
Role Purpose
As a Project Engineer (Electrical) within the Data Centre division, you will play a key role in delivering mission-critical infrastructure. You will manage the electrical engineering aspects of hyperscale and edge data centre projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet stringent performance, reliability, and uptime requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Coordination
- Interpret and review electrical designs for data centre power systems including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, and BMS integration.
- Collaborate with design consultants and internal teams to ensure compliance with Tier standards (Uptime Institute), client specifications, and industry best practices.
- Support value engineering initiatives to optimize performance and cost.
Project Delivery
- Oversee electrical installation works including containment, cabling, switchgear, and critical systems.
- Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project timelines and commissioning schedules.
- Conduct FAT/SAT testing and support integrated systems testing (IST).
- Provide technical input during client meetings and design reviews.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all electrical works comply with BS7671, IEC standards, and local regulations.
- Maintain documentation including test certificates, commissioning reports, and red-line drawings.
Health & Safety
- Promote “Work Safe : Work Smart” culture across all electrical activities.
- Participate in risk assessments and ensure safe working practices on site.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 1-3 years of Experience in electrical engineering within data centre or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power redundancy strategies.
- Experience with commissioning and IST processes.
- Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
DC Project Engineer / Site Coordinators
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Salary: Competitive
- Job Type:Permanent
Posted 27 days ago
- Sector: Data Centres
- Contact: Naif Bin Abdulwahid
- Contact Email: NaifBin.Abdulwahid@nrl.co.uk
- Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
- Start Date: 27 August 2025
- Expiry Date: 27 September 2025
- Job Ref: V-285954
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Company Overview
Our client is a leading international construction partner specializing in high-performance facilities across sectors including Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Food, Logistics, and Pharmaceuticals. Known for delivering complex technical projects faster and more efficiently,
Role Purpose
As a Project Engineer (Electrical) within the Data Centre division, you will play a key role in delivering mission-critical infrastructure. You will manage the electrical engineering aspects of hyperscale and edge data centre projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet stringent performance, reliability, and uptime requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Coordination
- Interpret and review electrical designs for data centre power systems including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, and BMS integration.
- Collaborate with design consultants and internal teams to ensure compliance with Tier standards (Uptime Institute), client specifications, and industry best practices.
- Support value engineering initiatives to optimize performance and cost.
Project Delivery
- Oversee electrical installation works including containment, cabling, switchgear, and critical systems.
- Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project timelines and commissioning schedules.
- Conduct FAT/SAT testing and support integrated systems testing (IST).
- Provide technical input during client meetings and design reviews.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all electrical works comply with BS7671, IEC standards, and local regulations.
- Maintain documentation including test certificates, commissioning reports, and red-line drawings.
Health & Safety
- Promote “Work Safe : Work Smart” culture across all electrical activities.
- Participate in risk assessments and ensure safe working practices on site.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- 1-3 years of Experience in electrical engineering within data centre or critical infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power redundancy strategies.
- Experience with commissioning and IST processes.
- Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.