Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer page is loaded Senior Electrical Engineer Apply locations London, England Frankfurt, Germany time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R18827 About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers , cools , protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers , cloud, and AI providers, as well as large enterprises. Developing and operating across markets in North America, Europe and APAC. Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

D&E Group

At Vantage, our Design & Engineering (D & E) team drives tech innovation, data center design across the company. The team are stewards of site development, aligning costs and schedules with corporate objectives . Our D & E subject matter experts support across every project stage, collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, and Management. Alongside the Construction team, D & E crafts vertically integrated designs while ensuring efficient execution of new and existing standards. Vantage stands out because we entrust the Design Engineering team with significant responsibility, enabling them to have substantial outcomes. Our team balances long-term sustainability with value engineering, meeting cost metrics and corporate aspirations. We empower each team member to steer high-impact decisions and results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of our design & engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solutions for our data centre projects. In this multifaceted role, you'll manage the design development process, collaborating with the broader design team, our construction management, and equipment procurement teams. Tasked with engineering challenges, you will lead investigations using diverse tools and resources to identify the best solutions for the business.

A comprehensive understanding of all facets of electrical engineering, including UPS systems, generators, and datacentre distribution topologies, is essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigate new technologies , solutions, and develop business cases for implementation.

• Participate in all aspects of electrical design and engineering including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents

• Drive project-level tasks and milestones

• Subject matter expert responsible for technical reviews including designs, submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/assessment s against business needs

• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings

Duties

• Develop and review project specifications, schematic drawings, design documents, submittals, and commissioning scripts.

• Perform engineering analyses for loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents, including photometric, coordination, and arc flash mitigation studies.

• Review sequence of operations for all electrical

• Conduct distribution analysis focusing de-risking aspects of the electrical infrastructure .

• Attend design meetings and ensure engineering standards and specifications are met in construction.

• Conduct value engineering analysis, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis

• Review and provide feedback on project plans and participate in gating approvals.

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams for optimised and streamlined product delivery.

• Attend on-site job walks and meetings for hands-on project engagement.

• Assist Site Operations in troubleshooting and tuning existing systems.

• Execute additional tasks as directed by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college with substantial experience in electrical design and construction.

• Possess a minimum of 5 years in electrical power design and construction, ideally 7

• Preferred expertise in data centre design.

• Working knowledge of critical power infrastructure within a data centre project from external power supply, to end circuit supply to the racks.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc and ETAP modelling software

• Understanding of Revit , BIM and Navisworks environments

• Working knowledge ofall building and fire codes, including IEC standards

• National and international travel required is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolves

Vantage Data Centre s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.