Senior Project Engineer - Emergency Power (Data Centres)
Contract | Netherlands (hybrid) | ASAP start
We're recruiting a Senior Project Engineer to take technical ownership of emergency power projects for data centre clients in the Netherlands. You'll work in tandem with a Project Manager: they handle planning, finance and the client relationship, and you're responsible for technical delivery from handover of the sales file through to commissioning.
Key responsibilities
Translate the sales file into a plan of approach, work instructions and test plans
Own the technical scope of emergency power installations, including generators, UPS and associated distribution
Specify emergency power requirements and make sure designs meet client and project specifications
Review and approve electrical schematics, single line diagrams and mechanical drawings
Forecast and plan technical resources across your projects
Coordinate the interfaces between procurement, engineering and commissioning so that each project phase hands over cleanly
Support procurement with technical specifications and supplier document reviews
Oversee testing and commissioning preparation, and resolve technical issues as they arise
Make sure handover documentation is complete, including test records, data books and O&M information
Act as the technical point of contact for the Project Manager, suppliers and site teamsRequirements
HBO-level qualification (bachelor's) in electrical or mechanical engineering
8+ years' experience in a technical project organisation, ideally in electrical or energy technology
A strong electrical background, with enough mechanical awareness to review drawings and coordinate across disciplines
Experience with emergency or critical power systems (generators, UPS, LV distribution) is highly desirable
Confident reading and assessing technical drawings and schematics
Well organised, able to manage several workstreams and interfaces at once
Fluent English; Dutch is a strong advantageThe role
Contract position with an ASAP start
Mainly remote, with regular site attendance in the Netherlands
Long-term project pipeline in the data centre sectorTo apply, send your CV or call Prince on (phone number removed)
