Senior Project Engineer - Data Center Delivery Lead

FairPlay Engineering; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 vacation days

Travel reimbursement

Engineering culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering in the Amsterdam area is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the delivery of mission-critical data center projects. You will join a skilled project team and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement and Commissioning to ensure quality, reliability and on-time execution.

You will own the technical coordination from sales handover through execution and commissioning, translating requirements into execution plans, coordinating between clients, suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years in a technical, project-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems; LV/MV experience essential.
• Experience reading P&IDs and single-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of controls and automation systems is an advantage.
• Experience with generator systems is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical content, coordination, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure technical requirements are clearly translated, properly challenged, and successfully implemented.
• Act as the technical link between clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure technical specifications, interfaces, quality standards, and project objectives remain aligned.
• Bring different disciplines together, align stakeholders, and create clarity in complex technical situations.
• Translate the sales handover into a clear execution plan, including work instructions and test plans.
• Define technical requests and specifications for emergency power systems.
• Ensure smooth cooperation between Procurement, Engineering, and Commissioning teams.
• Identify issues early, solve problems efficiently, and support decision-making in demanding project environments.
• Occasionally visit project locations in the Netherlands and abroad to support technical alignment, inventory activities, and project coordination.

Skills

Low-voltage systems

LV/MV experience

P&IDs & single-line diagrams

Controls & automation

Generator systems

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

FairPlay Engineering in the Amsterdam area is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive the delivery of mission-critical data center projects. You will join a skilled project team and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement and Commissioning to ensure quality, reliability and on-time execution.

You will own the technical coordination from sales handover through execution and commissioning, translating requirements into execution plans, coordinating between clients, suppliers,