Senior Power Systems Lead - Hyperscale Data Centers

CloudHQ, LLC; France; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CloudHQ seeks a Lead Power Systems Engineer to join the Development team, responsible for design, performance and delivery of utility infrastructure across EMEA.

This role ensures high reliability, efficiency, and scalability of infrastructure, requiring a strong background in power systems, data centre design, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design and delivery of utility connections or similar complex technical projects across EMEA; Data Centre experience preferred.
• Background in complex industrial, grid infrastructure, pharmaceutical, or mission critical / high-tech development preferred if no data centre experience.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in German, French, Italian and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate with and support CloudHQ’s EMEA Energy Lead in negotiations with utilities and grid operators to secure power capacity and manage interconnection processes.
• Liaise with the EMEA Infrastructure Manager to ensure a coordinated approach to delivering power solutions across the region.
• Provide guidance around utilities procurement, design, and delivery. Lead the design of power connections for new CloudHQ projects.
• Lead infrastructure design and technical delivery for hyperscale data center developments across EMEA.
• Oversee all aspects of power infrastructure - from utility interconnection to onsite substation design.
• Work closely with engineering design consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Develop and maintain regional infrastructure standards, specifications, and commissioning protocols.
• Evaluate design proposals and value-engineering options for efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Manage and track infrastructure budgets, schedules, and performance KPIs across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support operational readiness by ensuring seamless transition from construction to commissioning and turnover to data center operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Project Management, Energy, Operations, Finance, and Legal) to ensure alignment with business goals and delivery timelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HV/MV power systems, UPS, MV/LV distribution, generators, and monitoring systems (SCADA/BMS/EMS).
• Stay current with regional regulations, permitting requirements, and sustainability initiatives related to power and infrastructure.
• Work with the wider CloudHQ design teams and external consultants to deliver all permits required for utility connections. Be a key part of the CloudHQ Development team managing all consultants to deliver best safety, best quality, best value for CloudHQ and our customers.
• Function as primary technical point of contact with all utility providers, local authorities, municipalities etc.
• Champion CloudHQ initiatives on all projects.
• Develop creative solutions and innovations to help streamline processes.
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment for office and field employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Adhere to and promote the core values of CloudHQ.

Connaissances

Power systems engineering

Electrical engineering

HV/MV power systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

SCADA

BMS

EMS

Description du poste

CloudHQ seeks a Lead Power Systems Engineer to join the Development team, responsible for design, performance and delivery of utility infrastructure across EMEA.

This role ensures high reliability, efficiency, and scalability of infrastructure, requiring a strong background in power systems, data centre design, and cross-functional collaboration with project teams and external consultants.