Senior Power Systems Architect, Hyperscale Data Centers

CloudHQ, LLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking a Lead Power Systems Engineer to design, deliver and oversee utility infrastructure across EMEA for hyperscale data centres. You will lead technical delivery, coordinate with regional leaders, and ensure reliability, efficiency and scalability.

You will act as primary technical contact with utilities, manage interconnections, liaise with design teams, consultants and vendors, and drive standards and best practices while promoting safety and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design and delivery of utility connections or similar complex technical projects across EMEA; Data Centre experience preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in German, French, Italian and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with and support (from a technical perspective) CloudHQ’s EMEA Energy Lead in negotiations with utilities and grid operators to secure power capacity and manage interconnection processes.
• Liaise with the EMEA Infrastructure Manager to ensure a coordinated approach to delivering power solutions across the region.
• Provide guidance around utilities procurement, design, and delivery. Lead the design of power connections for new CloudHQ projects.
• Lead infrastructure design and technical delivery for hyperscale data center developments across EMEA.
• Oversee all aspects of power infrastructure - from utility interconnection to onsite substation design.
• Work closely with engineering design consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Develop and maintain regional infrastructure standards, specifications, and commissioning protocols.
• Evaluate design proposals and value-engineering options for efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Manage and track infrastructure budgets, schedules, and performance KPIs across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support operational readiness by ensuring seamless transition from construction to commissioning and turnover to data center operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Project Management, Energy, Operations, Finance, and Legal) to ensure alignment with business goals and delivery timelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for HV/MV power systems, UPS, MV/LV distribution, generators, and monitoring systems (SCADA/BMS/EMS).
• Stay current with regional regulations, permitting requirements, and sustainability initiatives related to power and infrastructure.
• Work with the wider CloudHQ design teams and external consultants to deliver all permits required for utility connections. Be a key part of the CloudHQ Development team managing all consultants to deliver best safety, best quality, best value for CloudHQ and our customers.
• Function as primary technical point of contact with all utility providers, local authorities, municipalities etc.
• Champion CloudHQ initiatives on all projects.
• Develop creative solutions and innovations to help streamline processes.
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment for office and field employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Adhere to and promote the core values of CloudHQ.

Skills

Power systems

HV/MV systems

Interconnection

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

SCADA/EMS

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

CloudHQ is seeking a Lead Power Systems Engineer to design, deliver and oversee utility infrastructure across EMEA for hyperscale data centres. You will lead technical delivery, coordinate with regional leaders, and ensure reliability, efficiency and scalability.

You will act as primary technical contact with utilities, manage interconnections, liaise with design teams, consultants and vendors, and drive standards and best practices while promoting safety and value.