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Principal Electrical Critical Systems Engineer

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We’re looking for an experienced and client-focused Principal Engineer with electrical design experience to join our data centre team. You will play a leading role in some of the most high-profile data centre projects in the world. As part of our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you will drive the delivery of regional and global data centre projects. You’ll be engaging directly with clients, shaping technical strategies, as well as reviewing and developing designs for our projects.

Job Responsibility:

  • Produce electrical designs, including schematic diagrams, layouts, and technical calculations
  • Prepare technical specifications, calculations, schedules, project reports, and supporting documentation
  • Conduct site inspections and surveys to inform and validate design development
  • Develop detailed and coordinated design solutions in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Contribute to internal and external project meetings, providing electrical expertise and updates
  • Assist with fee proposals and business development activities as required
  • Collaborate with colleagues across regional and international offices on project delivery
  • Support the development of junior engineers
  • Contribute to project planning and fee proposals
  • Help bring technical expertise to the market and shape the direction of our growing team

Requirements:

  • Qualified engineer educated to a degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Excellent electrical design and consulting experience, ideally from a highly technical background
  • Experience in a consulting engineering role
  • Chartered or working towards it
  • Initiative, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset

Nice to have:

Previous data centre experience (not required)

What we offer:
  • Internal DC101 programme for skills and mentorship
  • Support for career path and chartership
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile data centre projects
  • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
  • Trust to take ownership of work with support from experienced engineers

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Job Posted:
January 01, 2026

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