Electrical Design Engineer — Modular Data Center Systems

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). 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