Overview
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
At Vantage, we run some of the most customizable and scalable data centres in the world, with a meticulous focus on efficiency, operational excellence, reliability, testing and maintenance. Vantage was founded on the principle that modern-day data center design should evolve in innovative ways that lead to dramatic gains in energy efficiency. Years later, we are still leading that charge. It is through our focus on efficiency, collaboration, and operational expertise that our customers and company continue to excel.
Position Overview
Vantage is seeking a HV Electrical Engineer (Power & Energy) to support the end-to-end technical aspects of energy infrastructure for data center campuses across EMEA. This role involves reviewing & supporting power infrastructure design and delivery, ensuring alignment with VDC standards, utility/local authority, and customer requirements while supporting wider team to manage key stakeholders, including utilities, energy suppliers, contractors, and consultants, to meet on-time, in-budget power delivery timelines. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsibilities include support in developing conceptual and schematic design, basics of system design/studies, specification development, document review, and EPC contractor management, with a strong focus on commissioning and operational transition. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams (CSA, MEP, IT, EPMS, Cx and procurement) to support / deliver optimized infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective CAPEX and OPEX solutions, and enhance existing design standards to support Vantage’s strategic energy delivery goals.
Essential Job Functions
* Electrical System Design & Innovation: Architect electrical system topologies to select optimal & innovative solutions for the business which includes HV Substations, Cables, Multi Fuel Generation, Modular Nuclear & other renewable sources like Solar, Battery, Microgrids, Wind etc.
* Substation, MFGP, SMR, Renewables & Cable Design Support: Review power infrastructure packages, specifications, equipment selection, utility interfaces, including technical reviews, meeting, risk workshops, RFIs, and engineering studies.
* Value Engineering: Conduct value engineering, and system recommendations to balance cost-effectiveness with design / operational sustainability using basic system studies knowledge for equipment optimization and challenging contractors for optimal designs.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with internal engineering, operations, and construction teams to streamline and optimize project outcomes. Manage internal / external electrical engineering contractors, project engineers of record, and design-build contractors, coordinate with key internal & external SMEs including utility SMEs.
* Customer Support: Support sales with tours, RFP responses, customer meetings, and bespoke solutions; assist with emergencies as required.
* Project Reporting: Support in weekly reporting to management on substation progress, risks, blockers, and priorities.
* Grid and Regulatory Expertise: Good knowledge of local grid and network operators, and high level understanding of regulatory requirements. Cross-function Coordination: Act as the support contact for power-related matters, effectively coordinating and communicating with utility, GC/OEMs VDC SME’s and DE team and wider project stakeholders involved in power design/delivery & operations.
* Project & Design Management: Actively track & provide oversight for project plans, equipment / project submittals, design, delivery & commissioning efforts; attend design team meetings for coordination. Stringent analysis of VDC design & utility networks to identify the challenges faced and to reengineer the electrical scheme to meet the techno / commercial / regulatory needs, at all voltage levels from LV to EHV.
* Compliance and Efficiency: Understand & support minimum requirements for substations and electrical commissioning efforts to ensure compliance with (i) VDC, (ii) utility / AHJ & (iii) customer. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and collaborate with sustainability teams to optimize power operations and meet efficiency / VDC NetZero goals.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned, best practices, product development and value engineering initiatives across EMEA to help improve power management across projects. Keep up to date with utility/energy legislations, new technologies & innovations.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Major) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
* Experience / Expertise: Minimum of 4-7 years in HV electrical design and delivery (Primary, Secondary or System Design Engineer), with a strong preference for experience in HV/EHV systems and design / project management. HV Infrastructure for Data center applications is preferred.
* Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of EU substation design, IEC, BS standards, building/fire codes, understanding / interpreting local utility requirements and working with utilities, EPCs, or OEM contractors. UK National Grid Experience is preferred with TP141 (LCDAE / CDAE preferred).
* Software Skills: Working proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM360, Navisworks & other system studies softwares.
* Communication & Leadership: Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Project / Design Management Skills: Good technical / commercial aptitude and ability to use various communication and project management tools.
* Adaptability: Flexible, self-directed, and able to work under pressure across multiple time zones, projects, and environments, including remote or while traveling.
* Travel & Tasks: Regular national and international travel is required. National and international travel (20–25% expected) with potential increases; additional tasks assigned as business evolves.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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