Electrical Design Engineer

CTS Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional growth

Continuous training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data center development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The Electrical Engineer - Special Packages role manages design coordination, technical specification compliance, and vendor integration of prefabricated modular electrical equipment, bridging design models and factory production.

Based in Porto, you will work with e-houses, substations, and cabling studies, coordinating with IEC/IEEE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Systems.
• 3-18 years of experience in heavy industrial engineering, data centers, or modular power module production.
• Proficiency with EPLAN, ETAP or Revit BIM environments.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 protocols and European HV/MV guidelines.
• Fluent English; Portuguese is a plus for vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Package Management: review vendor drawings, data sheets, and schematics for custom electrical modules (e.g., EPODs, containerized switchgear).
• Electrical Design & Modeling: review and optimize single-line diagrams, schematic layouts, and 3D modular coordinates using EPLAN, ETAP, or Revit BIM.
• System Design Support: oversee calculations for cables, short-circuits, and protection settings with protection teams.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Liaison: define technical requirements for procurement and ensure vendor packages meet N+1 and 2N standards.
• Testing & Inspection: direct FAT at production centers and coordinate SAT handovers.
• Standards Compliance: ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC codes.

Skills

EPLAN/ETAP/Revit BIM

IEC 61850 knowledge

English proficiency

Portuguese beneficial

Education

Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Systems degree

Tools

EPLAN

ETAP

Revit BIM

Job description

CTS Group is a fast-growing international design and build company specialising in data center development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). We combine engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation to deliver high-performance, sustainable, and future-ready data center solutions. With over 40 nationalities represented across our teams, CTS fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where innovation and technical precision drive every project. Beyond construction, CTS develops digital systems and standardised modular data center units to meet the evolving needs of hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise clients. Our proven track record and strong partnerships have established CTS as a trusted industry leader delivering large-scale, complex data center facilities with speed, efficiency, and excellence.

Role Overview

The Electrical Engineer - Special Packages manages the design coordination, technical specification compliance, and vendor integration of prefabricated and modular electrical equipment. This includes power skids, e-houses, high-voltage/medium-voltage substations, and integrated automated systems, bridging the gap between engineering design models and factory production.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Management: review vendor drawings, technical data sheets, and schematics for custom, prefabricated electrical modules (e.g., EPODs, containerized switchgear).
• Electrical Design & Modeling: review and optimize single-line diagrams, schematic layouts, and 3D modular coordinate systems using EPLAN, AutoCAD, or Revit.
• System Design Support: oversee calculations for cables, short-circuits, and protection settings in coordination with the Primary/Secondary Substation Protection teams.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Liaison: define technical requirements for procurement, clear technical queries, and ensure specialized vendor packages strictly match data center redundancy standards (N+1, 2N).
• Testing & Inspection: direct and approve Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at regional production centers and ensure smooth handovers for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Standards Compliance: guarantee that all manufactured and integrated elements comply with local and international electrical codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC).

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Systems.
• 3-18 years of experience in heavy industrial engineering, mission-critical infrastructure (data centers), or modular power module production.
• Software competence in EPLAN, ETAP, or Revit BIM environments.
• Strong working familiarity with IEC 61850 protocols (automation/SCADA) and European medium/high-voltage electrical guidelines.
• Professional-level fluency in English is mandatory; professional-level proficiency in Portuguese is highly beneficial for vendor communication.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package aligned with your professional experience, health insurance, opportunity for professional growth and development, continuous training and learning opportunities, and a dynamic, professional, and collaborative work environment in Porto, with a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence.