Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre EMEA Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch, Wallend, Newham

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre EMEA Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Black & Veatch, Wallend, Newham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e982e06e395144178c5caad79c95986e

Full Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and manage the electrical design process for hyperscalers, developers and colocation providers, ensuring all designs meet industry standards and client specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with other engineering disciplines.
  • Develop detailed electrical designs, including UPS, Generators, power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, and security systems.
  • Conduct site inspections and assessments worldwide to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
  • Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and design calculations.
  • Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Interpreting, applying, and providing direction for complex engineering deliverables. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges.
  • Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated.
  • Supports project team in the identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.
  • Responsible for the development and/or approval of complex engineering calculations.
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule and quality requirements.
  • Focusing on the Electrical Engineering staff, liaises with the EMEA Resource Manager to:
  • oversee performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development; and to
  • participate in succession planning, employee relations and workforce & resource planning.
  • Coordinates with global Electrical discipline leadership to:
  • Balance EMEA Electrical staff needs and global supporting staff needs for projects in EMEA
  • Identify staff development needs while leveraging global subject matter expertise within Black & Veatch to optimize electrical qualifications and knowledge sharing.

    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
  • Extensive experience in electrical design engineering in a UK based consultancy, with a focus on data centre projects. (Other critical systems design experience will be considered). Experience in other EMEA regions is desirable.
  • Proficiency in using design software such as Dialux, Amtech and ETAP
  • Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Black & Veatch's Technology, Commercial and Industrial team is dedicated to meeting the fast-evolving infrastructure demands of the mission-critical sector, including the generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of secure and dependable electrical power. We are growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre to support data centre and mission critical projects within the UK and wider EMEA region.The role can be based in our London or Glasgow office, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale data centre projects, leveraging your expertise to deliver innovative solutions that meet our clients' unique needs. Leading the electrical design and collaborating across engineering disciplines, the role will provide leadership and technical direction to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more. You will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development, within a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.