Senior Electrical Engineer - HH2

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to act as the Electrical SME, supporting regional engineering and CF Operations in construction, testing, commissioning, management and operation of electrical infrastructures. You will provide regular reporting on condition and efficiency of electrical systems, identifying areas for improvement.

This hybrid role is based mainly in Hemel Hempstead with up to 30% travel nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical critical environments within large IT/data center environments.
• Detailed knowledge of HV, LV, UPS, standby power and associated controls.
• Proficiency in conducting short circuit and arc flash studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Tech-Ops standards for electrical infrastructures and optimization.
• Create energy business cases for infrastructure changes.
• Ensure electrical systems are efficiently optimized and well-maintained.
• Conduct regular tours and ad-hoc inspections of regional facilities.
• Attend internal/external quality audits.
• Develop commissioning procedures including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead post-handover lessons learned sessions for improvements.
• Report on operational performance and provide updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

HV/LV switching operations

BMS/EMS knowledge

Energy efficiency analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

BMS/EMS software

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support the regional engineering and Critical Facilities (CF) Operations teams in the construction, testing, commissioning, management and operation of their electrical infrastructures. You will provide consistent regular reporting of the condition and efficiency of the electrical systems, identifying any areas for improvement.

This is a hybrid role, with the majority of time based in Hemel Hempstead. The position also requires flexibility to travel both nationally and internationally, up to 30% of the time.

What you will do

• Assist the regional team in defining and implementing the Tech-Ops (Technical Operations) standards and ensure that the electrical infrastructures are effectively maintained and optimized
• Help and support the regional team in creating energy business cases for infrastructure change
• Ensure that the electrical systems are efficiently optimized
• Carry out regular tours and ad-hoc inspections of the regional facilities
• Attend any internal or external quality related audits
• Regularly review and develop commissioning procedures including subcontractors.
• Hold post-handover project lessons learnt meetings for further improvement
• Conduct meetings regarding the operational performance of the electrical infrastructure and provide regular updates to the Stakeholders
• Carry out project management duties if required, e.g. initial planning, costing, procurement, subcontractor selection supervision and management

What we are looking for

• Several years of experience working in electrical critical environment within a large company, IT-Industry, Telecommunications, Electric power industry or comparable preferred
• Detailed technical knowledge of the type of large-scale electrical systems, including HV, LV, UPS, Standby Power and related electrical systems and BMS/EMS and control systems
• Proficient knowledge in discrimination, short circuit and arc flash studies is desirable
• Experience in HV/LV switching operations essential
• Experience in Data Centers is considered a significant advantage
• Subject matter experts understanding of operational and maintenance governance principles
• Familiarity with SOP/EOP development and the CAB process
• Experience of working in a European multi-cultural environment
• Awareness of Root Cause Analysis management frameworks highly desirable
• To undergo full security and background checks to BS7858:2019 or similar

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.

NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.