Global Data Center Electrical Design Manager

DayOne; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead the electrical design of mission-critical data center projects. You will oversee utility connections, power distribution, backup power, earthing, lighting and related electrical systems, ensuring safety, reliability and energy-conscious integration with overall infrastructure.

You will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, utilities and regulators to deliver coordinated, compliant, and high-quality design

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design for data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IEC, EN and local regulations; NEC knowledge is a plus.
• Experience managing and coordinating complex design workstreams.
• Experience in fast-growing, international environments.
• Willingness to work on-site and travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English (Finnish is an asset).

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of data center projects (utility intake, substation, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, distribution, earthing, lighting).
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, utilities, authorities and ops stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure reliability, redundancy, safety and maintainability of electrical systems.
• Review drawings, calculations, diagrams, schedules and studies for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate equipment reviews with vendors/contractors aligned with project needs and lifecycle.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover activities for electrical systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

DayOne is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to lead the electrical design of mission-critical data center projects. You will oversee utility connections, power distribution, backup power, earthing, lighting and related electrical systems, ensuring safety, reliability and energy-conscious integration with overall infrastructure.

You will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, utilities and regulators to deliver coordinated, compliant, and high-quality design