Senior Electrical Design Engineer

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA UK ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA UK ltd seeks an Electrical Engineer, Global Design SME to translate OPR into GRD and deploy through global and regional teams. You’ll coordinate with product, regional design delivery and third-party A/Es to localise design deliverables and ensure consistent application of design standards.

You will lead electrical projects, mentor engineers, and drive best-practice design processes, while aligning with the Global Design Standards Director to improve scalability and

Qualifications

• HV/MV/LV electrical systems knowledge.
• Short circuit & discrimination studies expertise.
• Arc flash and power quality analysis proficiency.
• CAD and BIM software for complex data centre designs.
• Experience with commissioning processes and test scripts.
• Data centre infrastructure understanding and integration.
• International/multi-timezone collaboration ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical engineering projects from concept to execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level electrical engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in electrical systems for data centre infrastructure.
• Contribute to development and optimization of electrical systems and upgrades.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in electrical engineering.
• Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management.

Skills

Electrical systems

Short circuit studies

Arc flash analysis

Power quality analysis

Leadership & mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering

Professional institution membership (data centre sector)

Tools

CAD & BIM software

Job description

The Electrical Engineer, Global Design SME is a key member of the NTT Global Design Standards team, working on and delivering translation of the NTT GID Design ‘Product' defined Owners Project Requirements (OPR) into the Global Reference Design (GRD).

They provide Regional (EMEA) and Global understanding of the GRD and its engineering detail as it is required to be localised and deployed through third party Architects and Engineers (A/E's).

They will interface with internal stakeholders from parallel business functions, the NTT Product team and regional design delivery teams and design managers.

They will support in project design reviews at all stages of project design and delivery on an as required basis.

They will consult with members of our Engineering, Expansion, Construction, Operations, Product and Sales teams to ensure optimal design decisions are made with careful assessment of risks and opportunities.

They will work closely with the Technical Director of Global Design Standards to drive effectiveness, efficiency and predictability at scale in the development and adoption of best practice design process and procedures.

They will support in the management of the Global Design Standards team advising on workload, prioritisation and development areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex electrical engineering projects, from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level electrical engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical systems for Data Center infrastructure
• Contribute to the development and optimization of electrical systems and upgrades
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in electrical engineering and apply them to enhance our operations
• Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management

Knowledge & Attributes

• In-depth expertise in HV/MV/LV Electrical systems, Short Circuit & Discrimination studies, Arc Flash Analysis, Power Quality Analysis and electrical distribution coordination
• Advanced proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) & Building Information Modelling (BIM) software for complex designs
• Strong ability to optimize and fine-tune engineering systems for maximum efficiency
• Highly developed understanding of commissioning processes and test scripts
• Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure and its integration with engineering systems
• Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding other engineers internal and external
• Proficient in managing personal and professional commitments while working with teams in different time zones
• Ability to work in multinational, interdisciplinary and culturally diverse teams
• Acknowledged technical expert in a field of design and or specification relevant to the data centre sector

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical discipline
• Membership of a professional institution recognised as relevant to the data centre sector
• Several years of experience in data centres and/or other mission critical M&E led industries
• Experience of working in multi disciplinary design teams preferably in a leading role
• Experience in design consultant / client Engineer / site engineer / contractor engineer roles
• International experience and outlook both in type of company and project experience
• Ideally has experience with hyperscale customers
• Preferably has detailed knowledge of operational functionality of Data Centers

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

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