Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Centers (f/m/d)

Arcadis; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager (f/m/d) for data center projects in Germany. You will lead planning, design reviews, and site execution, coordinating with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in data centers or large-scale infra, fluent in English and German, and willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience leading electrical systems for data centers or large-scale infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of energy-efficient electrical systems and current industry standards.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, EPLAN) and planning tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and design of electrical systems in data centers, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Lead and mentor engineers and technicians to deliver innovative electrical infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and review electrical designs for data centers and critical facilities.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors for integrated designs.
• Ensure compliance with VDE, IEC, NFPA 70E, DIN EN 50600 and other standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, schedules, and quality; report to management.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

English proficiency

German proficiency

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job title: Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Centers (f/m/d) Reference number: 44225 Locations: Frankfurt am Main (This position can be based in any Arcadis office location in Germany, while the onsite projects will primarily be located in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area). Working hours: Full-time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

For our Project Management Team Technology in the Places Business Unit, we are looking for a dedicated Senior Electrical Project Manager (f/m/d) to support data center construction projects. The position is located within our global Places business unit. Together with our customers around the world, we create, promote, and optimize intelligent, safe, and sustainable places where people live, work, learn, and succeed. Places influence people's quality of life-whether it's housing, shops, workplaces, schools, hospitals, businesses, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when their living, working, recreational, and play spaces are designed and operated to best meet their needs.

Role accountabilities

• Coordinate and manage the planning and design of electrical systems in data centers, ensuring efficiency, redundancy, and the highest safety standards.
• Lead, motivate, and technically guide a team of engineers and technicians to develop innovative solutions for electrical infrastructure.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical designs for data centers and other critical facilities, incorporating energy-efficient technologies and current industry trends.
• Collaborate closely with architects, mechanical/MEP engineers, and other specialists to deliver integrated, holistic design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, technical regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., VDE, IEC, NFPA 70E, DIN EN50600).
• Manage budgets, resource planning, and monitor costs, schedules, and quality; provide regular reports to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning and implementation within multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external service providers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Support the construction phase by overseeing tests, commissioning (FAT/SAT), inspections, and handover to the operator.
• Identify risks, initiate countermeasures, and contribute to value engineering measures to optimize cost and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the planning and leadership of electrical systems, ideally with a focus on data centers or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of energy-efficient electrical systems and current industry trends.
• In-depth understanding of relevant laws, standards, and safety regulations (notably VDE, IEC, and fire protection).
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN) and other planning tools.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in guiding and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and engage with internal and external partners.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.