HV Substation Lead | Owner's Rep, Data Centre

Turner & Townsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Finland is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Lead to act as Owner’s Representative on major grid-connection and Data Centre projects in Oulu. The role demands strong technical knowledge of HV substations, grid interface experience, and the ability to manage contractors, ensure compliance, and represent the client’s interests throughout design and construction.

The successful candidate will lead HV substation design from concept through FEED to detailed design,

Qualifications

• Strong background in HV substations and grid-related civil works.
• Experience as Owner's Engineer/Owner's Representative.
• Construction sector experience, ideally with data centre projects.
• Ability to coordinate with TSOs/DSOs, EPCs, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HV substation design from concept to detail.
• Define interfaces between HV infrastructure and facility power systems.
• Direct commissioning, SAP switching, and IST.
• Oversee HV civil packages for grid-connection projects.
• Act as client’s on-site representative with TSOs/DSOs, EPCs and contractors.
• Review designs, method statements, and construction drawings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards and QA.
• Manage project risks, change control, and progress reporting.

Skills

HV substations

Owner's Engineer

Data centre experience

Project management

Regulatory & safety

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Finland is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Lead to act as Owner’s Representative on major grid-connection and Data Centre projects in Oulu. The role demands strong technical knowledge of HV substations, grid interface experience, and the ability to manage contractors, ensure compliance, and represent the client’s interests throughout design and construction.

The successful candidate will lead HV substation design from concept through FEED to detailed design,