Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres
€90,000 – €100,000 + Holidays + Package
Location: Lisbon / Sintra, Portugal (Local Hire)
A highly respected specialist engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of hyperscale and mission-critical data centre design is expanding its Portugal-based team.
This consultancy is trusted by top-tier contractors, hyperscalers, and global technology clients to deliver technically rigorous, resilient electrical design solutions on some of Europe’s most complex digital infrastructure projects. Known for its engineering-first culture, the business gives senior engineers real influence over design decisions rather than siloed delivery.
You will act as a technical lead on major data centre projects, taking ownership of electrical design from early concept through detailed design and construction support.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead electrical design for Tier III / Tier IV data centre facilities
• Develop HV/MV/LV power strategies, redundancy models, UPS, and generator systems
• Manage electrical design through all RIBA / project stages
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, BIM, architectural, and commissioning teams
• Review and approve calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical submissions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support site teams through construction, energisation, and commissioning
• Ensure full compliance with international standards and client requirements
Requirements
• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer
• Strong data centre electrical design experience (essential)
• In-depth knowledge of HV/LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, and backup generation
• Background in design consultancy or specialist engineering advisory roles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join
• Work for a pure engineering consultancy — not a volume-driven contractor
• Influence design strategy on flagship hyperscale projects
• Stable, long-term pipeline of European data centre work
• Clear progression into senior, principal, and design leadership roles