Electrical Project Manager - Norway

Nscale; Oslo; On-site; NOK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical delivery for data centre construction in Narvik, Norway. This role involves overseeing compliance with codes and safety standards, managing technical execution from design through to commissioning, and promoting technical excellence across projects.

With over 7 years of experience in the field, candidates should have strong knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage systems, UPS, and stakeholder management skills. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical delivery management, especially in data centres.
• Proven expertise in HV/LV systems, UPS, and generators.
• Fluency in English; Norwegian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all electrical construction activities and ensure compliance.
• Review design drawings and validate technical documentation.
• Manage interfaces between electrical and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress and identify risks across all electrical packages.
• Support integrated systems testing and ensure system verification.
• Conduct coordination meetings with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

High-voltage systems knowledge

Low-voltage systems knowledge

UPS expertise

Backup generation systems knowledge

Electrical delivery management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project reporting tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Electrical Project Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: Site-Based - Norway (Narvik)

Team: Development & Construction (D&C)

About Nscale

At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Nscale are developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.

The growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Nscale is positioned at the heart of this transformation — building the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.

Nscale are working closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, integrating next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters in both partner and Nscale built facilities. This is an opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a key role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond.

Role Overview

The Electrical Project Manager will lead electrical system delivery for Nscale’s hyperscale data centre projects. You will manage the technical execution of electrical packages from design coordination through construction, commissioning, and handover.

This owner-side role demands deep knowledge of high-voltage, low-voltage, UPS, and backup generation systems. You will ensure electrical works are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet Nscale’s safety, performance, and quality standards, while maintaining seamless integration with other building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all electrical construction activities, ensuring works meet design intent, schedule, and technical standards.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, statutory requirements, applicable standards, and HSE regulations relevant to the project location.
• Review and validate design drawings, submittals, and technical documentation for constructability and compliance.
• Manage on-site interfaces between electrical systems and other disciplines (Mechanical, Controls, CSA).
• Monitor and report on progress, identify risks, and support schedule recovery planning across all electrical packages, ensuring visibility and alignment across the wider delivery team.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and testing throughout installation and commissioning phases.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST) and ensure complete verification and documentation of electrical systems.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience managing electrical delivery including within data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Degree or alternative qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, power conditioning, and controls systems essential.
• Strong commissioning (CX) expertise across all MV/LV power systems, including active support of Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Proven experience in coordinating design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with project reporting and scheduling tools.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian advantageous.

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