High Voltage Electrical Engineering

Vantage Data Centers; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A data center services company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to join their Energy Department. The role involves designing and implementing innovative electrical systems, managing HV infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience in high-voltage design and project management, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave benefits

Above market total compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years in HV electrical design and delivery.
• Experience with HV/EHV systems and project management preferred.
• Good understanding of EU substation design and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Architect electrical system topologies and optimal solutions.
• Conduct value engineering and system recommendations.
• Support sales with customer meetings and bespoke solutions.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

BIM360

Navisworks

Job description

The Energy Department in a data center is responsible for the E2E delivery of power/energy i.e. all the way from energy strategy & acquisition to delivery & operation of energy with strong focus on Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Adhering to NetZero Targets. This department (i) secures & strategize reliable high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) power connections from utilities and negotiates energy agreements to support the facility's needs, (ii) deployment of utility connection & power infrastructure, such as substations, cables and backup systems,(iii) finally secures the electricity supply agreements (green / renewables) for a continuous/ non-interrupted supply to our DCs. The department plays a critical role in securing, banking, delivering power for our DC, maintaining uptime, and promoting cost-effective, sustainable power solutions which all supports the overall business growth.

• Electrical System Design & Innovation: Architect electrical system topologies to select optimal & innovative solutions for the business which includes HV Substations, Cables, Multi Fuel Generation, Modular Nuclear & other renewable sources like Solar, Battery, Microgrids, Wind etc.
• Substation, MFGP, SMR, Renewables & Cable Design Support: Review power infrastructure packages, specifications, equipment selection, utility interfaces, including technical reviews, meeting, risk workshops, RFIs, and engineering studies.
• Value Engineering: Conduct value engineering, and system recommendations to balance cost-effectiveness with design / operational sustainability using basic system studies knowledge for equipment optimization and challenging contractors for optimal designs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with internal engineering, operations, and construction teams to streamline and optimize project outcomes. Manage internal / external electrical engineering contractors, project engineers of record, and design-build contractors, coordinate with key internal & external SMEs including utility SMEs.
• Customer Support: Support sales with tours, RFP responses, customer meetings, and bespoke solutions; assist with emergencies as required.
• Project Reporting: Support in weekly reporting to management on substation progress, risks, blockers, and priorities.
• Grid and Regulatory Expertise: Good knowledge of local grid and network operators, and high level understanding of regulatory requirements. Cross-function Coordination: Act as the support contact for power-related matters, effectively coordinating and communicating with utility, GC/OEMs VDC SME's and DE team and wider project stakeholders involved in power design/delivery & operations.
• Project & Design Management: Actively track & provide oversight for project plans, equipment / project submittals, design, delivery & commissioning efforts; attend design team meetings for coordination. Stringent analysis of VDC design & utility networks to identify the challenges faced and to reengineer the electrical scheme to meet the techno / commercial / regulatory needs, at all voltage levels from LV to EHV.
• Compliance and Efficiency: Understand & support minimum requirements for substations and electrical commissioning efforts to ensure compliance with (i) VDC, (ii) utility / AHJ & (iii) customer. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and collaborate with sustainability teams to optimize power operations and meet efficiency / VDC NetZero goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned, best practices, product development and value engineering initiatives across EMEA to help improve power management across projects. Keep up to date with utility/energy legislations, new technologies & Innovations.
  
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Major) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience / Expertise: Minimum of 4-7 years in HV electrical design and delivery (Primary, Secondary or System Design Engineer), with a strong preference for experience in HV/EHV systems and design / project management. HV Infrastructure for Data center applications is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of EU substation design, IEC, BS standards, building/fire codes, understanding / interpreting local utility requirements and working with utilities, EPCs, or OEM contractors. UK National Grid Experience is preferred with TP141 (LCDAE / CDAE preferred).
• Software Skills: Working proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM360, Navisworks & other system studies softwares.
• Communication & Leadership: Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Project / Design Management Skills: Good technical / commercial aptitude and ability to use various communication and project management tools.
• Adaptability: Flexible, self-directed, and able to work under pressure across multiple time zones, projects, and environments, including remote or while traveling.
• Travel & Tasks: Regular national and international travel is required. National and international travel (20-25% expected) with potential increases; additional tasks assigned as business evolves.
  

London £60,664 per year - estimated? NEWREMOTE

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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