Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Cologne, Germany

Location: Cologne, Germany – Site-Based

Project: Data Centre

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Cologne, Germany. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating electrical engineering activities, reviewing technical designs, managing technical documentation and ensuring all electrical systems are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel, you will help resolve technical issues, drive engineering progress and ensure electrical installations meet the demanding requirements of a mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager on engineering progress, technical risks, design issues and project milestones.
• Review electrical design packages, schematics, general arrangement drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinate design reviews and validate electrical equipment and systems against project requirements.
• Review supplier documentation, technical submittals and equipment specifications to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, technical submittals, equipment registers, design trackers and engineering documentation.
• Identify design discrepancies, scope gaps and potential technical risks, coordinating solutions with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with designers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and maintain project progress.
• Support the coordination of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, lighting and associated infrastructure.
• Conduct regular site inspections and system walkdowns to verify installation quality and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support QA/QC activities, testing, commissioning and the resolution of technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to effective engineering coordination across the wider project team.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant standards, safety requirements and project procedures.

Skills and Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience in an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer position, ideally within data centres or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical design, installation, technical documentation and construction delivery.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications and supplier documentation.
• Knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure, including LV/MV distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, generators and associated power systems.
• Experience managing RFIs, technical submittals, equipment registers, design trackers and engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, site inspections and installation compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Revit, BIM or other relevant engineering software is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• A proactive approach to technical challenges, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cologne, Germany.

Benefits and Opportunity

• Full-time, permanent employment offering long-term career stability.
• Opportunity to work on a major data centre project within the rapidly growing mission-critical construction sector.
• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand technical expertise.
• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced engineering and construction teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of complex electrical infrastructure on a high-profile project.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV to this job advert or email your CV to [email protected]