Lisbon or Porto (Openings in both the locations)
Permanent Position
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Electrical Engineer – ELV to join our Porto office. This role is key in designing and developing high-quality, reliable, and efficient electrical systems for data centers, owning design packages end-to-end and taking technical responsibility for assigned systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and lead the design and development of electrical systems for data centers (power distribution, grounding, lighting, standby power) end-to-end.
- Independently create and manage single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel schedules using EPLAN and Revit.
- Perform power system analysis (short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protection coordination) using ETAP, taking technical responsibility for assigned systems.
- Develop and validate lighting and emergency lighting designs using DIALux.
- Lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, architectural) to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Lead peer design reviews and review junior engineers' output, ensuring compliance with international standards (IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E).
- Prepare and finalize detailed design documentation, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Manage direct client and vendor interaction on technical matters, and respond to RFIs during construction phases.
- Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and global data center design standards.
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred.
- Proficient in ETAP, EPLAN, Revit, and DIALux.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E).
- Familiarity with Tier classifications (Uptime Institute) and redundancy concepts (N, N+1, 2N).
- Experience in mission-critical environments (data centers, telecom, hospitals, etc.).
- Exposure to HV/MV substations, switchgear layouts, and BMS integration.
- Knowledge of digital twin concepts or energy monitoring systems is a plus.
- Proficiency in English (mandatory); Portuguese and other languages are an advantage.
- 3 to 15 years of electrical engineering experience, including exposure to data center or mission-critical infrastructure design.
- Owns design packages end-to-end and takes technical responsibility for assigned systems; leads coordination with other disciplines and reviews junior engineers' output; confident, independent use of ETAP, EPLAN, Revit, and DIALux; direct client and vendor interaction on technical matters.
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.
About CTS Group:
CTS Group is one of the largest design and build contractors in Europe and the market leader in the Nordic region for data center delivery. With a globally diverse team, group companies, and a strong network of experienced partners, we deliver complex, mission-critical projects across Europe. Joining CTS means becoming part of an international organization at the forefront of data center construction, shaping the future of digital infrastructure.