Electrical Engineer

Leap29; Île-de-France; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap29 is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Electrical to oversee electrical installation activities at a major data centre project in Paris. You will act as the client's on-site technical representative from construction through commissioning and handover.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong knowledge of power distribution, and proven ability to coordinate with contractors and project teams in a large, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Building Services, Industrial projects, or complex construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and building services infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and site teams.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical installation works against approved designs and specifications.
• Review site quality, workmanship, and compliance standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues during construction.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.
• Support project reporting, site reviews, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with design intent.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Interpreting drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Resident Engineer – Electrical | Data Centres & Mission Critical

Location: Paris, France

Type: Permanent

Working Arrangement: Site-Based

Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy specialising in Data Centres and Mission Critical infrastructure. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Electrical to support the delivery of major hyperscale and mission-critical projects in Paris.

The Role

Working as the client's on-site technical representative, you will oversee electrical installation activities, ensure compliance with approved designs, andsupport successful project delivery from construction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical installation works against approved designs and specifications.
• Review site quality, workmanship, and compliance standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues during construction.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.
• Support project reporting, site reviews, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with design intent.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Building Services, Industrial projects, or complex construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and building services infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and site teams.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

• Work on major hyperscale and mission-critical developments across Europe.
• Gain exposure to complex electrical infrastructure and commissioning activities.
• Join a growing international engineering consultancy.
• Excellent long-term progression and professional development opportunities.