Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical - Datacenters)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the City of London is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage electrical system designs for Data Centres. This role involves creating detailed designs and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electrical design and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience in Electrical design for Data Centre.
• Managing Electrical Design throughout all design stages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Produce detailed design and installation design of complete electrical systems.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.

Skills

Electrical design for Data Centres

Project management

Revit

AutoCAD

MV and LV power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

BEng, MSc or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical - Datacenters)

HDR has a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire span of a project, from the initial concept development, through drawings/specifications, to report preparation and equipment sizing and selection, and finally meaningful engagement during the construction contract.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for Data Centre/Mission Critical facilities. You will be working for a firm that is 100-percent employee-owned with full transparency of financial results and a solid record of performance year-to-year, that creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed, and fulfill your career visions.

About You

You will be a competent and experienced designer, and we are looking for a self-starter who can manage and develop resources to meet project demands whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence and regulatory compliance and work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team.

In the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Carry out engineering concept design through to detailed design.
• Produce detailed design and installation design of complete electrical systems for Data Centres/Mission Critical projects.
• Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in-house’ design reviews and checks.
• Motivate yourself and manage staff within the group to build coherent high-performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach, and develop staff to optimize their potential.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.
• Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001 are adhered to.

Preferred Qualifications

• BEng, MSc, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or relevant subject
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design
• Experience in Electrical design for Data Centre is essential.
• Experience, especially in designing and managing projects.
• Managing Electrical Design throughout all design stages.
• Design Coordination with other stakeholders and disciplines.
• Wide experience of critical electrical systems, MV and LV power systems, standby generation, UPS, earthing, fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D coordination
• Chartered Electrical Engineer (desirable)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting, and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.