Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: Lisbon/Porto

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

CTS Group is a data center design and build company delivering mission-critical facilities across EMEA, with expansion underway into Asia and LATAM. DC Forté is the exclusive hiring partner for CTS Group.

We Are Hiring Across Four Specializations

We are building our electrical engineering team and are hiring for the following roles:

1. Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage - LV)
2. Electrical Engineer (ELV - Extra Low Voltage)
3. Electrical Engineer (Special Packages)
4. Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Please mention the specialization you are applying for in your email subject line. You may apply for more than one if your experience fits.

Role Overview

You will join a multidisciplinary design team working on large-scale data center projects from concept through construction. Each specialization focuses on a defined scope within the electrical package, with close coordination across mechanical, BIM, structural, and architecture teams.

Core Responsibilities (All Specializations)

• Prepare electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications for data center projects
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to resolve design clashes and interface issues
• Review vendor submittals, technical data sheets, and shop drawings
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements and applicable international standards
• Support site teams during construction, testing, and commissioning
• Maintain accurate documentation and design records

Specialization Focus

Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage - LV)

• Design LV distribution systems including switchboards, busbars, distribution boards, and final circuits
• Perform cable sizing, voltage drop, short circuit, and discrimination studies
• Design lighting, small power, and UPS distribution
• Work with tools such as ETAP, DIALux, or Amtech

Electrical Engineer (ELV - Extra Low Voltage)

• Design structured cabling, CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection systems
• Coordinate BMS and EPMS integration with electrical and mechanical systems
• Design containment routes and ELV room layouts
• Apply standards such as TIA-942 and TIA-568

Electrical Engineer (Special Packages)

• Design fire detection and alarm systems, including aspirating smoke detection (VESDA)
• Coordinate gas-based fire suppression and leak detection systems
• Design lightning protection and earthing systems
• Manage interfaces between special systems and the wider electrical package

Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

• Lead or support overall electrical design for data center facilities
• Design MV and LV power infrastructure, UPS systems, generators, and ATS schemes
• Develop redundancy concepts such as N+1 and 2N in line with Tier requirements
• Coordinate the full electrical package across LV, ELV, and special systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Relevant design experience in your chosen specialization
• Experience on data center or mission-critical projects is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of IEC, NFPA, and Uptime Institute standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; familiarity with BIM workflows
• Strong communication skills in English

Why Join

• Work on data center projects across EMEA, Asia, and LATAM
• Join a specialist team focused entirely on mission-critical infrastructure
• Build expertise in a sector with sustained global demand