Site Engineer II

Digital Realty; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty in Amsterdam is seeking a Site Engineer II to help operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in our data centers, with a strong focus on electrical safety. You will support safety permitting, audits, and cross-functional collaboration while developing expertise in electrical safety and compliance through hands-on guidance and training.

This role offers training and a clear path to advanced competencies in critical facility operations, with emphasis on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, electrical focus preferred.
• 0-2 years experience in electrical engineering or data center operations.
• Strong collaboration and customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems in data centers.
• Support the authorization and oversight of electrical works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold safety and operational standards.
• Administer safe systems of work and support audits for electrical safety compliance.
• Assist in training and assessing staff and suppliers, learning to interpret safety rules.
• Participate in oversight activities, including competence vetting for safety permitting.
• Maintain documentation and records related to safety compliance and electrical systems.
• Develop expertise in electrical safety and compliance through training and guidance.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the data center operations.

Skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Electrical safety awareness

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical)

Job description

Your role

The Site Engineer II role is integral to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our data centers. You will assist in maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on electrical safety. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex systems and develop your skills in a critical environment. We offer training and guidance to help you excel in this role and contribute to our high standards of operational safety.

• Assist with the safe operation and maintenance of electrical systems in data centers.
• Support the authorization and oversight of electrical works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold safety and operational standards.
• Administer safe systems of work and support audits for electrical safety compliance.
• Assist in training and assessing staff and suppliers, learning to interpret safety rules.
• Participate in oversight activities, including competence vetting for safety permitting.
• Maintain documentation and records related to safety compliance and electrical systems.
• Develop expertise in electrical safety and compliance through training and guidance.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the data center operations.

What You’ll Need

• 0-2 years of experience in electrical engineering or data center operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with an electrical focus.
• Action-oriented approach with a customer-centric mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to company values and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, critical environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.