Critical Power Architect

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Telecommuting

Pension plans

Job summary

Siemens Netherlands in The Hague is seeking a Critical Power Architect to design the end-to-end electrical infrastructure for data centers, from MV/LV distribution to IT load, while engaging with sales and clients worldwide. You will translate requirements into engineered solutions, defend design choices, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to close technical gaps and manage risks.

The role offers a full-time contract, a generous salary range, flexible hours, telecommuting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering.
• 8+ years experience designing power transmission and distribution for data centers (MV to LV).
• 10+ years overall experience across multiple projects with rigorous attention to interfaces and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end critical power architecture for data centers (MV/LV distribution) and interfaces (mechanical, controls, civil, IT/ops).
• Translate requirements and design outlines into engineered solutions and deliverables (single line diagrams, load lists, interface definitions).
• Own and defend design choices with regard to function, program, cost, risk and maintainability; coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering understanding

Interface management

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering

Job description

Critical Power Architect

Are you a creative Critical Power Architect who wants to shape reliable, efficient and more sustainable power infrastructure for hyperscale and colocation data centres? If so, we - as a trendsetter and market leader in energy management and distribution - might be looking for you!

Due to our continued growth, we are hiring an additional Critical Power Architect to build long-term, positive relationships with our clients. In this role you are responsible for the design, optimisation and implementation support of the main electrical infrastructure of a Data Center - from grid connection and MV distribution down to LV distribution to the IT load. You will be customer-facing and actively involved during both the sales (capture) and project execution phases. Our clients include leading data centre operators, consultants, engineering partners and (electrical) contractors.

Working within Sales, you are the technical conscience and the eyes and ears of our customers. We don’t wait - we take initiative. You translate "That sounds interesting" into an engineered solution, a compelling value proposition and, ultimately, a contract. Join our team and we will give you access to the latest knowledge and the independence to act autonomously. Our ideal candidate has a creative and critical mind, speaks up when it matters, and conveys complex technical information to different audiences and levels (operators, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders).

Why this role? You are working alongside sales, designing the electrical grid from your laptop. This is actually being built, not just a concept in a journal, therefore we expect project experience and a sales mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end critical power architecture for a Data Center (MV and LV distribution), including all relevant interfaces (mechanical, controls, civil and IT/operations).
• Translate employer’s requirements, concept designs and design outline letters into engineered solutions and clear deliverables (single line diagrams, load lists, interface definitions, technical narratives and solution descriptions).
• Own and defend key design choices, including their functional, programme and financial impact (risk, cost, lead time, maintainability and efficiency). Further develop the technical relationship with end-clients, consultants and contractors.
• Support the sales organisation in capture activities: technical strategy, bid/no-bid input, clarifications, value engineering, and solution alignment with customer evaluation criteria.
• Work closely with Siemens (international) capture and execution teams and our factories to integrate a complete solution: MV and LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, battery energy storage, automation/monitoring, and supporting systems (e.g., HVAC/CRAH) - often delivered in modular E-Houses or pre-assembled steel structures (skids).

Day-to-day activities

• Review customer requirements and site constraints; turn them into an initial architecture (topology, redundancy philosophy, key equipment ratings and space assumptions).
• Develop and iterate electrical concept deliverables: single line diagrams, load schedules, preliminary protection philosophy, earthing approach, short-circuit/thermal assumptions, and interface lists.
• Coordinate with internal specialists (MV/LV, transformers, UPS/batteries, automation/monitoring, mechanical, HVAC) and with external stakeholders (consultants, GC/MEP, operator) to close technical gaps and resolve interfaces.
• Support bids and negotiations: answer technical queries, lead clarifications, provide compliance statements, propose alternatives/value engineering, and present solutions to customer teams.
• During execution, stay involved as solution owner: review contractor/consultant drawings, attend design reviews, support factory/packaged-solution alignment (E-Houses/skids), and help manage changes and risks.
• Maintain a view on lifecycle aspects: maintainability, commissioning approach, monitoring, expandability, and energy efficiency; capture lessons learned for future projects.

At Siemens in The Hague, the Center of Competence for Data Centers focuses on the realisation of multidisciplinary data centre projects globally - from early concept and customer engagement through to execution support and handover. Our team operates in a rapidly expanding environment with a strong focus on the latest developments in critical power and energy technology. We combine engineering know-how with the strength of our factories and delivery organisations.

Our portfolio includes power distribution and critical power systems such as medium and low voltage switchgear, MV/LV and LV/LV transformers, busbar systems, protective relays, automation and monitoring, UPS systems and battery systems. Depending on the project scope we also integrate supporting systems (e.g., HVAC/CRAH for electrical rooms) and deliver complete packaged solutions in modular structures like E-Houses and pre-assembled steel structures (skids).

Location:

Our main office is in The Hague, The Netherlands. But there are options to work from either our office in Chennai, India or from within the UK.

Your background

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in designing power transmission and distribution systems and/or projects ranging from medium voltage down to low voltage - ideally in critical environments such as Data Centers.
• A generalist mindset: you understand how multiple systems come together (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, protection, UPS/batteries and supporting infrastructure) and you can drive the interfaces between them.
• Experience of 10+ years. Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines while staying sharp on the details (risks, assumptions, interfaces and compliance).
• You have the resilience and determination to nurture both short and long design cycles, and the communication skills to explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A special interest in interface management (electrical, mechanical, controls and civil) and creativity to think beyond industry standards/practices. Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g., IEC) and data centre design principles is a strong plus.

Our offer

Join our team and help shape the future of smart critical power solutions for data centres in a role that combines technical ownership with customer interaction in an international environment.

A dynamic position in an informal but professional environment with enthusiastic colleagues who are passionate about their work. You will be working for a stable company with a strong brand and have access to an international network!

• This position will be filled on a full-time basis (40 hours per week)
• Indicative gross monthly salary (full-time): €5,500 - €10,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Excluding holiday allowance (8%) and sales incentive program (25%).
• Freedom and a healthy work-life balance. Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces (New Working Model).
• Learn more about Benefits Budget, pension plans, and everything Siemens has to offer at www.siemens.nl/arbeidsvoorwaarden.
• At Siemens, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow within a leading company.

Do you see yourself learning, growing, and succeeding at Siemens? If so, we would love to meet you.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application procedure, please contact Jelmar van Hagen P&O Talent Acquisition, [phone].

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