Senior Electrical Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering invites a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design packages for data centre and mission-critical projects across Europe. You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to shape technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence.

The role offers ownership of complex designs, exposure to critical power systems, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical building services design experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Understanding of power distribution, critical power and electrical infrastructure systems.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering designs for data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Lead design packages from concept through detailed design stages.
• Produce and review calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and technical workshops.
• Review engineering deliverables and support design quality assurance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project delivery

Power distribution

Client coordination

Technical reporting

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Are you ready to take ownership of complex electrical design projects within one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction? Black & White Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of cutting-edge data centre projects across Europe.

This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design packages, work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the successful delivery of mission-critical facilities. You will have the autonomy to influence technical solutions while continuing to develop your expertise within a highly respected engineering consultancy.

What’s in It For You

Technical Ownership - Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical engineering packages for major data centre projects.

Complex Engineering Challenges - Work on resilient power systems, critical infrastructure and technically demanding projects where engineering quality is paramount.

Client Exposure - Engage directly with clients, consultants and project stakeholders, helping shape successful project outcomes.

Career Progression - Develop the technical, project and leadership capabilities needed to progress towards Principal and Lead Engineer positions.

Mentoring Opportunities - Support and guide less experienced engineers while contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

Values & Culture - Thrive in a business that encourages accountability, integrity, simplicity and supportiveness across every project and interaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver electrical engineering designs for data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Lead design packages from concept through detailed design stages.
• Produce and review calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and technical workshops.
• Review engineering deliverables and support design quality assurance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical building services design experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Understanding of power distribution, critical power and electrical infrastructure systems.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve