We are seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the delivery of data center projects across design, commercial, installation, and commissioning phases for a client of ours, a Data Center developer.
You will be in succession for a Senior Engineer role and will benefit from a mentor engineer you will be shadowing.
This role offers hands-on exposure to critical infrastructure projects, working closely with Sales, Project, and Maintenance teams, as well as third-party contractors and clients.
The successful candidate will gain end-to-end experience across the full lifecycle of data center projects, with strong development opportunities in engineering, project delivery, and compliance.
Engineering & Design Support
* Conduct site visits to assess facilities and prepare electrical designs and data center proposals
* Prepare build works, UPS, generator, fire systems, BMS/DCIM specifications and requirements
* Produce detailed drawings and schematics in collaboration with the drawings/design team
* Issue technical specifications to third-party contractors
* Obtain and evaluate third-party quotations
* Handover completed detailed design specifications to Project Managers
Commercial & Pre-Construction Support
* Assist with the preparation of budgets and detailed quotations
* Support the Sales team with tenders, proposals, and technical presentations
* Order major equipment items, particularly long lead-time components
Site & Project Delivery
* Carry out regular site visits to ensure:
* Design criteria are followed by internal engineers and external contractors
* Compliance with British Standards
* High standards of quality control and good working practices
* Act as on-site supervisor for external contractors when required
* Support project and resource management activities
* Participate in out-of-hours installation works (optional)
Testing, Commissioning & Handover
* Conduct site visits for:
* Electrical installation testing
* Equipment commissioning
* Integrated system testing
* Assist Project and Maintenance Managers with the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
* Prepare written equipment procedures, including:
* Description of Operations (DesOps)
* UPS bypass and switching procedures
Compliance, Health & Safety
* Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for internal engineers and contractors
* Support NICEIC Principal Duty Holder & Qualified Supervisor responsibilities, including:
* Preparing certification for engineers and contractors
* Reviewing electrical test results
* Maintaining certification and compliance records:
* Installation Test Records
* Health & Safety documentation
* Insurance and regulatory publications (BS7671, BS5266, BS5839, etc.)
* Preparing for and hosting NICEIC Area Engineer assessment visits
Operations & Client Engagement
* Attend weekly maintenance, management, and departmental meetings
* Attend client meetings as required
* Provide ongoing technical support to Project and Maintenance teams
* Assist with incident reports, root cause analysis, and preparation of RAID logs
* Support the identification and management of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies within data center environments
Skills & Experience
* Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or working towards)
* Strong interest in data center and critical infrastructure projects
* Basic understanding of UPS, generators, LV electrical systems, and building services
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Good organisational and communication skills
* Willingness to travel to site and occasionally work out of hours
* A proactive, hands-on approach and desire to learn
What’s on Offer
* Exposure to mission-critical data center projects
* Structured development and mentoring from senior engineers
* Opportunities to gain NICEIC experience, commissioning exposure, and on-site leadership
* Optional involvement in small works installations and out-of-hours works
* Clear progression pathway within a growing data center engineering team