Senior Electrical Engineer 01

Winthrop Technologies; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and development

Collaborative team working environments

Large scale data centre projects

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

A dedicated data centre delivery partner is seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to join their team in Amsterdam. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have over 5 years of experience in a mechanical and electrical contracting environment. Responsibilities include completing design reviews, managing submittals, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. The role offers opportunities for career progression, working on large scale projects, within a collaborative team environment, and competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience in a similar role within a mechanical and electrical contracting environment.
• Ability to maintain good customer relationships with other contractors while working on sites.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical design reviews to identify design gaps.
• Manage submittals through the approvals process.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word & Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Trade qualification

Job description

About Winthrop Technologies

Winthrop Technologies is a dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe. We specialise in providing turnkey data centre solutions, offering services from design through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services, as well as commissioning. We are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

Position

We are currently seeking two Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our expanding team in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical design reviews to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in the specifications and IFC drawings
• Generate detailed RFIs to address any ambiguity or potential design issues
• Validate equipment sizing (cable, containment, etc.) and make recommendations as appropriate
• Manage submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment and complete the receipt verification process once the equipment is delivered
• Complete electrical system walk‑downs to ensure systems are compliant with specifications, drawings and the Winthrop Integrated Management System
• Attend and record regular supplier and sub‑contractor meetings to ensure that progress is monitored and maintained within the overall construction programme
• Manage, review and co‑ordinate electrical services in conjunction with other disciplines and the project BIM team
• Advise and guide the sub‑contracted staff on all technical aspects of the project
• Along with the construction team, ensure sub‑contractor compliance with all site and project requirements, including operational and health & safety obligations
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities
• Co‑ordinate with the project team to sequence the installation of electrical systems in the most efficient and safe way
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to identify problems and apply corrective actions
• Manage document control to ensure all logs are kept up to date

Skills & Qualifications

• A relevant qualification is essential, e.g. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. A trade qualification would be an advantage
• 5+ years of previous experience in a similar role, within a mechanical and electrical contracting environment is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of mechanical systems pertaining to data centre environment
• Ability to maintain good customer relationships with other contractors whilst working on sites
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word & Excel is required

Benefits

• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages with rotational rosters

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.