Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

Haskoning; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its MCF Data Centres team, based in Nijmegen. You will design complex electrical infrastructures for data centres, covering power systems from 5V DC to 150 kV substations, including distribution networks, energy storage, redundancy concepts and UPS systems.

You will work in live data centre environments, supporting risk assessments and testing/commissioning, while contributing to process improvements within a global multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Designing and delivering electrical systems for data centres with LV to HV scope.
• Experience coordinating multiple electrical work packages across projects.
• Ability to assess risks and contribute to technical tender evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver electrical systems for data centres, from LV distribution to HV substations including redundancy and UPS architectures.
• Define design scope and prepare technical specs, reports and tender docs.
• Manage and coordinate electrical work packages across projects.
• Support risk assessments, cost reviews and tender evaluations.
• Represent Haskoning during FAT, SAT and site testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Data centre systems

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Job description

Haskoning is a global leader in the design and engineering of Mission Critical Facilities, particularly in the data centre industry. Our dedicated MCF Data Centre team collaborates with top data centre providers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK to create innovative and sustainable solutions. As digital technologies continue to drive global growth, we are expanding our team and offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join us in key locations such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.

What you do as a Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

As Lead Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for the design and engineering of complex electrical infrastructures for data centres. You work on advanced power systems ranging from 5V DC up to 150 kV substations, including distribution networks, energy storage, redundancy concepts and UPS systems. In brownfield projects, you operate in live data centre environments where risk management, assessments and testing and commissioning are integral to safeguarding continuity and reliability.

Your Main Responsibilities Include

• Designing and delivering electrical systems for data centres, from LV distribution to HV substations including redundancy and UPS architectures;
• Defining design scope and preparing technical specifications, reports and tender documentation;
• Managing and coordinating electrical work packages across multiple projects;
• Supporting risk assessments, cost reviews and technical tender evaluations;
• Representing Haskoning during FAT, SAT and site testing and commissioning activities.

Beyond project delivery, you contribute to improving internal processes and strengthening technical expertise within your team and across our wider MEP Community, where we actively share insights, innovations and examples of our own projects, including during our annual MEP Knowledge Day.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together", drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of our Global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team.

Our global MCF team provides multidisciplinary consultancy services to datacentre clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. The team is diverse, with expertise in areas like electrical and mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together, this knowledge is used to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. You will be part of a dedicated, passionate team that is globally recognized as one of the best in Data Centre design and engineering. Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects.

The role will be based in our Nijmegen office. As our team is located throughout the EU, travel between offices may be required to meet the project demands. The role may also require occasional travel to client offices/ project sites both in the EU and overseas.

What you bring

You combine technical