Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Project (Spain)

We are supporting the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project in Spain and are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team. This role will focus on electrical design coordination, installation oversight, and site delivery across LV and MV systems within a mission critical environment.

The position offers flexibility with a hybrid/remote working model alongside site and office presence in Madrid or Barcelona.

Role Overview

You will play a key role in the engineering and site delivery of electrical systems, supporting both design development and installation phases to ensure safe, compliant, and high quality execution across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities across design, installation, and commissioning phases
• Manage LV/MV electrical systems including power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, and critical infrastructure
• Review and coordinate electrical designs, drawings, and technical submittals
• Provide technical oversight to contractors and subcontractors on site
• Ensure works comply with specifications, local regulations, and project standards
• Support planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, and the wider engineering team

Requirements

• Senior level electrical engineering experience within construction or building services projects
• Strong LV/MV systems knowledge (design and/or installation)
• Experience on data centre or other critical/mission critical environments preferred (not essential)
• Proven site coordination and contractor management experience
• Ability to review technical documentation and resolve engineering issues
• Spanish speaking (essential) with good working English
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related field