About Us:
Artelia is an international multidisciplinary consultancy, engineering and project management group specialising in mobility, water, energy, building and industry.
With 11,000 employees and a turnover of €1.35B in 2025, Artelia is in the top 15 consulting engineering firms in Europe. Internationally, the Group carries out projects in more than 100 countries and has offices in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
About the Job:
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled professional specializing in the design, operation, and construction of the facility's electrical backbone. They are experts in power distribution, backup systems like generators and UPS, and energy-efficient technologies critical to ensuring uptime. With strong leadership and communication skills, they effectively manage teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Their experience in mission-critical environments and certifications in data center design make them an innovative and dependable asset for sustaining the data center's operations.
Responsibilities
- Design & Engineering: Develop electrical system designs for data centers, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and emergency backup systems.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to local regulations, international standards, and industry best practices (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BICSI, Uptime Institute guidelines, etc.).
- Technical Advisory: Provide expert consultation and recommendations on electrical infrastructure to optimize energy efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
- Coordination & Collaboration: Work alongside architects, mechanical engineers, and IT specialists to integrate electrical solutions into the overall data center infrastructure.
- Vendor & Contractor Management: Review and approve electrical systems, components, and installations provided by contractors and suppliers.
- Testing & Commissioning: Oversee electrical system testing, validation, and commissioning to ensure proper functionality and operational efficiency.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential electrical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure redundancy planning for critical power systems.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is essential
- At least 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on data centers or similar mission-critical facilities
- Professional certifications are highly valued.
- Proficiency in designing and analyzing power distribution systems, including medium and low-voltage networks.
- Knowledge of backup power systems like UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and generators.
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards and codes (e.g., NEC, IEC).
- Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, such as load balancing and power optimization.
- Experience with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical simulation software.
- Ability to manage complex projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and meet deadlines.
- Able to communicate in English
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.