Senior Electrical Engineer

Talent Works; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Works is assisting a global leader in data centre infrastructure to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer. You will drive the full lifecycle of electrical design for large-scale data centre projects, from concept through construction, commissioning and handover.

Join a collaborative Design & Engineering team, working with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver reliable, efficient and sustainable power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or professional accreditation is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in electrical power design for data centres or mission-critical environments.
• Experience in European construction markets; North American exposure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection, coordination, and operation sequences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical system designs, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Produce schematic drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation.
• Support full design, construction and commissioning lifecycle of projects.
• Coordinate with mechanical, BMS, procurement, and operations teams for integrated solutions.
• Lead design reviews, site meetings and commissioning activities.
• Conduct technical and commercial analyses, ROI/IRR considerations.
• Perform short-circuit, voltage drop, and other electrical analysis studies.

Skills

Electrical power design

System design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering judgment

Coordination of design reviews

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer accreditation (advantageous)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

AmpCalc

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Our client is a global leader in the development of hyperscale and mission-critical data centre infrastructure. Operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, they design, build and operate resilient, efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure for some of the world's leading technology companies.

They are now looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their collaborative Design & Engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, large-scale data centre projects and play a key role in taking electrical designs from initial concept through to construction, commissioning and operational handover.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of data centre design and delivery.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, operations teams and customers to translate technical requirements into practical, reliable and efficient solutions.

The role offers a broad range of responsibilities, from high-level system design and specification development through to design reviews, commissioning support and troubleshooting existing systems. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to engineering standards, product development and innovation across a growing international portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and reviewing electrical system designs, specifications and construction documentation.
• Producing and reviewing schematic drawings, submittals and sequences of operation.
• Supporting projects throughout the full design, construction and commissioning lifecycle.
• Reviewing electrical equipment and system submittals to ensure designs meet project requirements and engineering standards.
• Working closely with mechanical, BMS, construction, procurement and operations teams to coordinate fully integrated solutions.
• Supporting the management and coordination of internal and external design teams.
• Attending project design meetings, site walks and stakeholder meetings.
• Reviewing electrical commissioning documentation and supporting commissioning activities.
• Conducting value engineering analysis and helping to balance capital investment, operational performance and long-term sustainability.
• Providing recommendations based on technical and commercial analysis, including ROI and IRR considerations.
• Carrying out and reviewing electrical engineering studies, including:
• Short-circuit and overcurrent protection coordination studies.
• Distribution and voltage drop analysis.
• Underground duct bank thermal calculations.
• Cable and conduit fill calculations.
• Using engineering judgement and analysis tools to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Ensuring completed installations meet the required engineering standards, specifications and applicable codes.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced electrical engineering professional with a strong background in critical power infrastructure, data centres or other mission-critical environments.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or similar accreditation would be advantageous.
• Significant experience in electrical power design and construction.
• Previous experience within data centres or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience working within European construction markets.
• Exposure to North American construction markets would also be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of critical power infrastructure, from external utility supply through to end-circuit distribution supporting IT equipment.
• Experience with systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, electrical distribution and utility integration.
• A strong understanding of electrical protection, coordination and sequence of operations.
• Knowledge of relevant building regulations, fire codes and IEC standards.
• Experience using engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP and AmpCalc.
• An understanding of Revit, BIM and Navisworks environments.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering environment where your ideas, technical expertise and experience can have a genuine impact.

You’ll work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines and contribute to the development of innovative, reliable and sustainable data centre infrastructure.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where different perspectives, experiences and ideas are valued.