Lead Electrical Engineer – Data Centers, Compute Nordic

Barona Teollisuus Oy; Pohjois-Pohjanmaa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barona Teollisuus Oy is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Compute Nordic to oversee electrical systems in data center projects across Europe. You will coordinate with clients, partners, contractors and internal teams to ensure high-quality technical solutions from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a strong technical background, leadership in complex environments, and excellent English communication. Travel up to 30% may be required across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience from data centers or mission-critical industries such as power generation, energy, utilities, or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of electrical systems for data center projects.
• Provide technical expertise for HV, MV, and LV power distribution solutions.
• Support UPS, backup power, energy storage, and utility connection solutions.
• Review and approve technical documentation, designs, and engineering deliverables.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and factory acceptance activities.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical decision making

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to shape the electrical infrastructure behind the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centers?

Barona is recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer for our client Compute Nordic, a fast-growing developer and operator of secure, sustainable, and carbon-neutral data center infrastructure in Northern Europe. This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role in large-scale, mission-critical projects that support some of the world’s most demanding digital infrastructure environments.

Your role

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will act as the technical authority for electrical systems within complex data center projects. You will work closely with clients, engineering partners, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure high-quality technical solutions from concept development through commissioning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and coordination of electrical systems for data center projects
• Providing technical expertise for HV, MV, and LV power distribution solutions
• Supporting UPS, backup power, energy storage, and utility connection solutions
• Reviewing and approving technical documentation, designs, and engineering deliverables
• Leading testing, commissioning, and factory acceptance activities
• Acting as the primary technical point of contact for key stakeholders throughout theproject lifecycle

What we're looking for

To succeed in this role, you have a strong technical background combined with the ability to lead discussions and make sound engineering decisions in complex environments.

We expect you to have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Approximately 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering and critical infrastructureprojects
• Experience from data centers or other mission-critical industries such as powergeneration, energy, utilities, process industries, or EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure
• The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and internationalstakeholders
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken

Why join Compute Nordic?

At Compute Nordic, you'll be part of a highly skilled international team working on projects that support the rapid growth of digital services and artificial intelligence. The company combines entrepreneurial agility with technically ambitious projects, providing an environment where experienced professionals can make a real impact.

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge data center technology, work with leading global clients, and play a key role in developing infrastructure that powers the future.

Location

You can be based in Finland, Norway, or elsewhere within the EU and work remotely. While the role offers flexibility, it also provides the opportunity to be closely involved in projects across Europe and beyond. Travel to customer sites, project locations, and supplier facilities is an integral part of the position and may account for up to 30% of your working time, depending on project phase and business needs.

Please note that, due to data privacy regulations, we are unable to accept applications via email or WhatsApp.

Employment relationship: Commission

Wage: Other

Number of positions: 1

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