Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Construction (EU)

CloudHQ, LLC; España; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, Construction, Electrical SME to lead design, delivery and management of electrical systems for data center projects in Europe. You will set technical standards, guide installation and commissioning, and ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Role requires collaboration with CM teams, vendors, and tenants, plus extensive travel across Europe. Strong leadership, design, and regulatory expertise are essential to align infrastructure

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems design for mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with high-voltage, UPS, switchgear, and generators.
• Construction management experience for hyperscale environments.
• Knowledge of EN standards and European codes.
• Strong PM skills with budgets and schedules.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% across Europe.
• Certifications such as CEng, LEED AP, PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems in data center construction.
• Establish standards and guidance for design, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with Construction Management teams to resolve electrical challenges.
• Review drawings, specifications, and procurement packages for reliability and safety.
• Witness testing of equipment (UPS, generators, switchgear) before delivery.
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover with risk and change management.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Power system modeling

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

CloudHQ is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer, Construction, Electrical SME to lead design, delivery and management of electrical systems for data center projects in Europe. You will set technical standards, guide installation and commissioning, and ensure safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Role requires collaboration with CM teams, vendors, and tenants, plus extensive travel across Europe. Strong leadership, design, and regulatory expertise are essential to align infrastructure