Data Centre Facilities Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Engineering is seeking an experienced Data Centre Facility Engineer to support data centre projects across Germany. You will install, commission, test and troubleshoot facility systems, including UPS, power distribution, cooling and monitoring, and read electrical schematics.

You will also use AutoCAD for equipment installation, deliver customer training, and assist with risk reviews while ensuring service quality. Frequent travel and German work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data centre facilities, including UPS installation, commissioning and testing.
• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, power distribution, cooling and monitoring systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and data centre facility equipment installation.
• Experience in technical service delivery, troubleshooting and customer support.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to live and work in Germany.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of data centre facility systems.
• Provide technical support for UPS, power distribution, cooling and monitoring systems.
• Conduct site acceptance testing, equipment health checks and maintenance quality inspections.
• Deliver technical training to customers and partners on facility equipment and operations.
• Support technical risk reviews and resolve critical site issues, including hardware replacements and software updates.
• Maintain service reports and ensure project delivery meets technical standards and agreed service requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Darwin Engineering are currently looking for an experienced Data Centre Facility Engineer to join their team, supporting data centre projects across Germany.

Job Title – Data Centre Facility Engineer

Client Location – Germany

Client Industry – Data Centre

Contract Length – Ongoing Project

Contract Type – Contract / Freelance

Project Focus

• Support installation, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of data centre facility systems.
• Provide technical support for UPS, power distribution, cooling and monitoring systems.
• Conduct site acceptance testing, equipment health checks and maintenance quality inspections.
• Deliver technical training to customers and partners on facility equipment and operations.
• Support technical risk reviews and resolve critical site issues, including hardware replacements and software updates.
• Maintain service reports and ensure project delivery meets technical standards and agreed service requirements.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant electrical qualification or certificate (essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data centre facilities, including UPS installation, commissioning and testing.
• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, power distribution, cooling and monitoring systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and data centre facility equipment installation.
• Experience in technical service delivery, troubleshooting and customer support.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to live and work in Germany.