Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Lead Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Data Centre Business Unit in Frankfurt am Main. In this strategic role, you will lead the planning and execution of complex electrical systems and play a key part in establishing and growing a new team of electrical engineers. You will contribute your technical expertise to high-impact data centre projects while shaping team structure, recruiting top talent, and ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Plan, design, and manage the installation of high and low voltage electrical systems for advanced data centre facilities.
- Prepare detailed execution documents including drawings, functional descriptions, and bills of quantities for procurement and implementation.
- Build, lead, and mentor a new team of electrical engineers.
- Ensure compliance with quality, budget, and schedule requirements throughout project lifecycles.
- Collaborate with project managers on schedule development and updates.
- Coordinate subcontractors and ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
- Manage and align interfaces with other trades and disciplines involved in project delivery.
Your Expertise and Profile:
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience in leading the design and execution of major electrical projects, ideally in fast-track environments or high-tech/industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of high and low voltage systems, from preliminary design to commissioning and handover.
- Familiarity with project execution processes in time-sensitive, complex construction environments.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to recruit, mentor, and develop engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills in English; German skills are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel to project sites within Central Europe (approx. 10%)