Lead Engineer Electrical - (Datacenter Power Distribution)

Siemens; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bruto yearly salary range 76,000–90,0

Job summary

Siemens in The Hague seeks a Lead Engineer Electrical to drive the technical execution of complex power distribution projects for data centres. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You will collaborate with project management, procurement, and field teams, travel to sites, and develop engineering plans, reports and tests while coaching engineers in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 7 years of work experience as (lead) engineer in multidisciplinary electrotechnical projects.
• Experience with low and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, short-circuit and selectivity calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure technical alignment between project disciplines and designs.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, document control and site teams.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and guide engineering deliverables through the project lifecycle.
• Support engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of power distribution systems.
• Manage technical scope, quality, planning and engineering budgets.
• Visit factories and project sites to support testing and customer meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Lead engineer experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project leadership

Client stakeholders communication

Willingness to travel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61439

Job description

In the role of Lead Engineer Electrical, you will be responsible for the engineering and realization of projects in the field of power distribution in the international data Centre industry.

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the technical solution and ensures that it is realised within agreed timeline and budget.

In this position, you will work for the Electrical Engineering team for data centres, which consists of around 30 engineers. We are looking for a Lead Engineer Electrical to fit into this close-knit and driven team.

What are your responsibilities?

As Lead Engineer, you are responsible for the technical execution of complex power distribution projects. You ensure that all engineering disciplines work together effectively and deliver on time and within budget.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensuring technical alignment between all project disciplines and designs.
• Coordinating with project management, procurement, document control and site teams.
• Acting as the technical point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing and guiding engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the engineering, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of power distribution systems.
• Managing technical scope, quality, planning and engineering budgets.
• Visiting factories and project sites to support testing, customer meetings and project execution.

You work closely with other disciplines who work on different projects include:

• Medium and low voltage switchgear
• Transformers and power distribution units
• Busbar systems
• Protection, automation and monitoring systems
• E-Houses and skid-mounted solutions

This role is primarily based in The Hague, with regular travel to factories and project sites in the Netherlands and abroad.

What do you need to be considered for this position?

• Completed Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering with at least 7 years work experience as (lead) engineer in multidisciplinary electrotechnical projects;
• Practical and theoretical experience with low and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, short-circuit and selectivity calculations and standards such as IEC 61439;
• Experience in preparing technical reports and test plans;
• Creative, positive, able to communicate ideas and encourage people;
• Able to make engineering and execution plans, monitor and realize them;
• Experience in working in a multicultural team and managing and coaching engineers;
• Communicative, politically and commercially strong, able to cope with critical customers;
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly for short business trips;
• Stress resistant and able to act within a pressured environment;
• Speaks and writes English fluently;
• Preferably EU National with knowledge of the Dutch language;

The Team

The Electrical Engineering team is part of the "Data Centre Electrification & Automation" department, which is responsible for realizing multidisciplinary projects internationally. The engineering department consists of about 100 plus engineers divided over 7 different discipline groups.

The department falls under the Smart Infrastructure division; one of the world's largest suppliers of products, systems, solutions and services for the sustainable, reliable and efficient transmission and distribution of energy.

What We Offer

Join our team and help shape the future of smart power solutions for datacenters in a role that combines technical innovation with people leadership 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. (Bruto yearly salary range 76000 - 90000 euro)
• Learn more about Benefits Budget, pension plans, and everything Siemens has to offer at Your terms of employment.
• At Siemens, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow within a leading company.

About Siemens

At Siemens, technology is powered by people. You'll work alongside passionate experts who are shaping the future through innovative technologies that make a tangible impact on society. At the same time, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture where people genuinely support one another and success is achieved together.

You will be part of the Siemens Center of Competence for Data Center Projects, which delivers a full range of power distribution systems and solutions based in The Hague, Erlangen, and Chennai. Located in The Hague is our expert hub where specialists in engineering, project management, procurement, and execution work together on large-scale electrical projects worldwide. The complexity of our projects is determined by size, speed, location(s), and continuous pressure in realization. In other words, dynamic projects with great clients.

Transform the everyday with us!

At Siemens, diversity is important and we believe it creates a pleasant working atmosphere and greater success. Everyone is welcome and we are committed to providing equal opportunities.

An assessment can be part of the selection process