Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager - Data Centre

Arup; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Company pension plan

Mobility support

Day-care allowance

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager for Data Centre projects in Germany (Frankfurt) or Poland. You will lead electrical system design (MV/LV/ELV), oversee design deliverables, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, resilient data centre solutions.

You will mentorjunior staff, engage with clients to translate requirements into technical outcomes, and contribute to sustainable, cost‑effective project delivery across borders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with strong technical knowledge in building services or industrial electrical systems.
• Extensive senior experience designing mission-critical electrical systems for industrial or complex facilities, ideally including data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards and delivery requirements, including German codes, industry standards, and experience with Revit MEP / 3D BIM workflows.
• Proven ability to manage design deliverables, budgets, and priorities, with excellent organisation skills and the ability to coordinate your own work and support others.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with fluent English and ideally German.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for medium to large-scale mission‑critical projects, including MV, LV, and ELV systems, from concept design through construction supervision and handover.
• Own the preparation and review of design deliverables, ensuring technical quality, coordination, compliance, and alignment with client requirements, project objectives, and industry best practice.
• Work closely with data centre clients and multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, advisors, authorities, utilities, and external partners to deliver integrated, high‑quality electrical solutions.
• Present technical solutions clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences, connecting design decisions to wider project goals, client needs, resilience, efficiency, and long‑term performance.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge across local, regional, and global teams, and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing project environment.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

BIM / Revit MEP

Communication (English)

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

3D BIM workflows

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager - Data Centre

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Germany or Poland.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Data Centres are crucial components of today’s infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. Arup’s international and multidisciplinary team in Frankfurt is at the forefront of designing innovative and energy‑efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost‑efficiency, and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high‑quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre infrastructures. You will work on medium‑to‑large‑scale mission‑critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Manager at Arup, you will:

• Lead the design of electrical systems for medium to large-scale mission‑critical projects, including MV, LV, and ELV systems, from concept design through construction supervision and handover
• Own the preparation and review of design deliverables, ensuring technical quality, coordination, compliance, and alignment with client requirements, project objectives, and industry best practice
• Work closely with data centre clients and multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, advisors, authorities, utilities, and external partners to deliver integrated, high‑quality electrical solutions
• Present technical solutions clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences, connecting design decisions to wider project goals, client needs, resilience, efficiency, and long‑term performance
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge across local, regional, and global teams, and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing project environment

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone passionate about sustainable data centre design. We also value:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or an equivalent discipline, with strong technical knowledge in building services or industrial electrical systems
• Extensive senior experience designing mission‑critical electrical systems for industrial or complex technical facilities, ideally including data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards and delivery requirements, including relevant German codes, industry standards, and experience with Revit MEP / 3D BIM workflows
• Proven ability to manage design deliverables, budgets, and priorities, with excellent organisation skills and the ability to coordinate your own work and support the work of others
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with fluent English and ideally German, plus a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation in project delivery

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust‑owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Benefits may vary between Germany and Poland
• Choice of full or part time model, the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek and up to 20 days a year working from another country.
• Mentoring program, various trainings (e.g. language courses for German and English) and individual development opportunities through our Arup University.
• The opportunity to apply for short (6 months) or longer (1 to 2 years) assignments in other Arup offices worldwide.

Profit sharing:

• Twice‑yearly profit distribution based on Arup's global performance (profit shares), not on individual performance or turnover targets.

Welfare & Family:

• Company pension plan, occupational disability insurance, mobility, day‑care allowance and, in Berlin, a day‑care place with our cooperation partner, if required.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] . We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?