Senior HV/MV Electrical Engineer for Nordic Data Centres

Brightsmith; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical / Grid Connection Engineer to lead HV/MV electrical designs and grid connection work for large-scale data centre developments across the Nordics.

You will coordinate with DSOs/TSOs, support feasibility studies, and deliver electrical packages from early feasibility through construction, ensuring power availability and compliance with Nordic grid requirements.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years' experience within electrical engineering, power systems, grid connections or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Strong experience with HV and MV electrical systems and complex power infrastructure.
• Experience working on data centre, mission-critical, industrial or other high-load infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience working directly with local Nordic DSOs and/or TSOs.
• Strong understanding of Nordic grid connection processes, power availability, technical requirements and stakeholder environments.
• Experience with grid connection applications, capacity studies, technical negotiations and connection agreements.
• Strong knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and electrical distribution.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional English; relevant Nordic language skills would be highly advantageous.
• Direct experience delivering electrical infrastructure for hyperscale or large-scale data centres would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and grid connection activities for large-scale data centre developments across the Nordics.
• Assess and develop HV and MV grid connection solutions from early-stage site feasibility through design and construction.
• Manage technical engagement with local DSOs and TSOs, supporting grid applications, capacity assessments, connection studies and technical negotiations.
• Assess grid capacity and power availability for potential and existing data centre sites.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, cable sizing, substation concepts and power distribution systems.
• Support the design and integration of HV/MV infrastructure, transformers, switchgear, protection systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Coordinate electrical and grid requirements with Development, Design, Construction, Procurement and external engineering teams.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, studies, tender documentation and electrical engineering packages.
• Manage and review technical work completed by external consultants, utilities and specialist engineering partners.
• Identify electrical and grid-related risks and develop solutions to support projects through development and construction.

Skills

HV/MV systems

Grid connections

Data centre projects

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Nordic environment knowledge

Power infrastructure

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Brightsmith is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical / Grid Connection Engineer to lead HV/MV electrical designs and grid connection work for large-scale data centre developments across the Nordics.

You will coordinate with DSOs/TSOs, support feasibility studies, and deliver electrical packages from early feasibility through construction, ensuring power availability and compliance with Nordic grid requirements.