Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

Haskoning is a global leader in the design and engineering of Mission Critical Facilities, particularly in the data center industry. Our dedicated MCF Data Centre team collaborates with top data center providers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK to create innovative and sustainable solutions. As digital technologies continue to drive global growth, we are expanding our team and offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join us in key locations such as the Netherlands, Germany, the KSA, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.

As Electrical Lead Engineer you must prove yourself to some of the most demanding customers in the world and work pro-actively with our colleagues across the globe. Beyond the standard features of a building, our MCF projects require specific and advanced knowledge and skills. What our clients have in common, is the need for a proactive Electrical Lead Engineer. With your technical and 3D/BIM modelling skills, you know how to efficiently engineer and model design. Beyond the standard features of a building, a data centre requires more of your knowledge and skills. You will design and work on power supplies of 5 volts DC to 150 kV substations and all distribution, storage, redundancy and uninterruptible power supplies thereby apply. In addition, you ensure maximum security of a data centre by working on the most effective and inventive installations related to fire protection, intrusion protection and access control! Our Brown Field Services team is always working in a live data centre, Risk management, execute assessments, Testing and Commissioning protocols belong to your daily work. Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage and deliver the electrical work packages in multiple projects; Identify the scope, design and management objectives and deliver project documentation, ensuring the quality and flow of information required for contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities; Write technical specifications and reports; Assist the project manager in the preparation / review of project costs, risk assessments; Develop and maintain vendor relationships ensuring continuous technical professional development; Review contractor pre-qualifications and prepared tender evaluation summaries for tender reviews; Evaluate proposals and recommendations to the client regarding vendor selection; Write technical specifications for tenders; Represent RHDHV on factory acceptance tests and site testing & commissioning activities; Communicate status of projects to internal directors and external stakeholders (clients) on an ad-hoc and formal basis. You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders, native and home based. In addition to participating in projects, you naturally also contribute to the optimization of our internal business processes and to safeguarding and sharing knowledge within your field. In this way, we continue to develop ourselves continuously!

You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have: A bachelor and/or master degree in electrical engineering; At least 5 years relevant working experience in electrical design and / or installation; Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry; Good understanding of the daily (operational) business of our clients; An entrepreneurial, proactive and flexible attitude; Result oriented and have a proactive problem solving attitude; You perform best in a multidisciplinary team; You have excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients; You have a good command of English both written and spoken.

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases. Prioritisation of your well-being : by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand, including a laptop and company cell phone; Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups. Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning. A workplace in our office in Frankfurt a.M.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility. As our new Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of the team Mission Critical Facilities. Our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team provides a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our datacenter clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. Our team consists of colleagues with all kinds of different expertise. For example, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil, structure, building, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together we use our knowledge and expertise to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects. You will join a leading market and work with a dedicated and passionate team ranked as one of the best Data Centre design & engineering teams globally.