Electrical Engineer

Optimus Search Limited; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search Limited seeks an experienced HV Electrical Engineer to support data centre projects across Europe. The role focuses on high-voltage grid connections and substation engineering, bridging national transmission networks with new facilities.

Remote-focused freelance engagement with occasional site visits in Europe. Key responsibilities include HV grid connection design, 110 kV substation work, and coordinating with utility stakeholders to ensure design interfaces and technical

Qualifications

• Experience in HV electrical engineering for large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with grid connections and substations (110 kV+).
• Ability to review designs and coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support HV grid connection design for data centre projects.
• Work on 110 kV substation infrastructure with potential 400 kV involvement.
• Review and coordinate designs between grid and project substations.
• Assess interfaces between transmission infrastructure and downstream systems.
• Coordinate with utility stakeholders and other technical teams.

Skills

HV electrical engineering

110 kV substations

grid connections

technical coordination

design review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HV Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Projects – Freelance – Europe

I am currently supporting a leading European engineering consultancy seeking an experienced HV Electrical Engineer to work on the electrical infrastructure supporting major data centre developments across Europe.

The role will focus on the high-voltage grid connection and substation engineering scope, supporting the integration of national transmission networks with new data centre facilities.

• Position: HV Electrical Engineer / Grid Connection Engineer
• Location: Germany / Europe
• Contract: Freelance
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term potential
• Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote anticipated, with occasional site visits

Project Scope & Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering of high-voltage grid connections for large-scale data centre developments.
• Work on 110 kV substation infrastructure, with potential involvement in 400 kV transmission systems.
• Review and coordinate electrical engineering designs for connections between the national grid and project substations.
• Assess technical interfaces between transmission infrastructure, HV substations and downstream electrical distribution systems.
• Review electrical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical engineering teams, utility stakeholders and other technical disciplines to resolve design interfaces and engineering challenges.
• Support the progression of electrical engineering packages through the design and technical review stages.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in HV electrical engineering, particularly 110 kV substations or higher.
• Background in grid connections, transmission networks or major electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in electrical design engineering, technical coordination or design review.
• Understanding of HV substation systems and their integration with downstream electrical infrastructure.
• Previous experience with German or Nordic grid infrastructure advantageous.
• Data centre experience advantageous, but not essential