Senior Electrical Engineer

Vallum Associates; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design coordination and deliver on a major data centre construction project in Finland. You will work closely with Electrical Package Managers and collaborate with BIM and commissioning teams to ensure successful handover.

The role focuses on HV/MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear and power systems, with a strong emphasis on site delivery, QA/QC, and adherence to Finnish regulations and IEC/EN standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical qualification with substantial engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Package Managers with daily site activities, construction planning, installation sequencing and technical coordination.

Skills

HV/MV/LV systems

UPS systems

Generators

Transformers

Switchgear

Electrical design coordination

BIM coordination

Project coordination

Site delivery

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Location: Finland

Employment: Full-time | Onsite

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a major data centre construction project in Finland. Working closely with Electrical Package Managers, you will provide technical support across electrical design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Package Managers with daily site activities, construction planning, installation sequencing and technical coordination.
• Oversee technical delivery of HV/MV/LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, busbars and earthing systems.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, technical submittals, calculations and equipment schedules to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, supervisors, vendors and BIM teams, resolving technical queries, RFIs and installation challenges.
• Work closely with CSA, Mechanical, ICT/ELV, BMS and Commissioning teams to manage multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Monitor installation progress, materials, quality standards and programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, Finnish regulations, IEC/EN standards and project QA/QC procedures.
• Support electrical testing, FAT/SAT, energisation, Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and final handover documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical/trade qualification with substantial engineering experience.
• Minimum 8 years' electrical engineering experience on major construction projects, including significant site-based delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, transformers, switchgear and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Electrical Package Managers or leading electrical installation workstreams.
• Ability to review technical drawings, calculations, BIM/CAD information and electrical design documentation.
• Strong understanding of procurement, QA/QC, commissioning and construction programme requirements.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience delivering data centres, mission-critical facilities or advanced-technology construction projects.
• Experience with complex electrical energisation, Integrated Systems Testing and operational handover.