Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer

Jobgether; Portugal; Híbrido; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Jobgether is seeking a Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer based in Portugal to lead electrical architecture for hyperscale data centres. You will shape standards, collaborate with global teams, and drive scalable, reliable designs across international projects.

This senior role combines deep engineering expertise with strategic influence, requiring strong communication and a track record with EPC partners to ensure consistent execution worldwide.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in large-scale data center electrical design (20MW+).
• 5+ years on international data center or infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise in electrical systems design and power distribution.
• Experience with EPC firms and complex engineering delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Define and standardize electrical architecture for hyperscale data centres.
• Research emerging electrical technologies and translate into standards.
• Develop design guidelines, templates, and playbooks for global teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and EPC partners for high-quality execution.
• Act as technical authority and balance multiple solution options.

Conhecimentos

Electrical systems design

Power distribution

Redundancy strategies

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Global collaboration

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer based in Portugal.

This is a high-impact engineering leadership role focused on shaping the next generation of global data centre electrical architecture at hyperscale. You will act as a technical authority, defining scalable, future-proof electrical design standards that balance performance, cost, reliability, and build complexity. The role blends deep engineering expertise with strategic influence, as you evaluate emerging technologies and translate innovation into practical, globally deployable solutions. You will collaborate with internal design teams and external EPC partners to ensure consistent execution across international projects. Operating in a fast-paced, global environment, you will help define best practices that guide large-scale data centre development worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence how critical digital infrastructure is designed and delivered at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Define and standardize electrical architecture for hyperscale data centres, ensuring scalability, resilience, efficiency, and global consistency
• Research and evaluate emerging electrical technologies and industry innovations, translating insights into actionable engineering standards
• Develop, maintain, and evolve design guidelines, templates, and engineering playbooks used across global delivery teams
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external EPC partners to ensure alignment and high-quality implementation
• Act as a technical authority, balancing multiple solution approaches while ensuring compliance with overarching design standards
• Drive stakeholder alignment by communicating complex engineering concepts clearly and building consensus across global teams
• Support the delivery of large-scale international data centre projects, ensuring consistency in electrical design execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices in data centre electrical engineering

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale (20MW+) data centre electrical design
• At least 5 years of experience working on international data centre or infrastructure projects
• Deep expertise in electrical systems design, power distribution, redundancy strategies, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of emerging data centre technologies and global engineering standards
• Proven experience collaborating with EPC firms and managing complex, large-scale engineering delivery
• Demonstrated ability to define or contribute to engineering standards, playbooks, or design frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align diverse technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions and articulate trade-offs clearly and effectively
• Leadership mindset with strong influence and consensus-building capabilities in global environments
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
• Competitive salary aligned with senior principal-level engineering roles
• Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid depending on location eligibility)
• Global exposure with opportunities to work on hyperscale data centre projects across multiple regions
• 20-25% international travel to support engineering teams and project execution
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and standard employee support programs
• Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence
• Opportunity to influence industry-leading standards in next-generation data centre design
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth