Senior Electrical (Power Systems) Design Engineer – Data Centre Projects
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
Location: Hybrid – London
Rates: DOE, outside IR35
We’re working with a leading Building Services and Critical Systems Consultancy specialising in the design and delivery of high-performance electrical infrastructure for data centres and mission-critical facilities across the UK and Europe.
The team is expanding and seeking a Senior Electrical (Power Systems) Engineer to take a leading role in the design, analysis, and delivery of complex power distribution networks supporting hyperscale and colocation data centres.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead electrical power systems design and coordination for large-scale data centre projects
* Carry out load flow, fault level, discrimination, and arc flash studies
* Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and protection coordination studies
* Review and specify HV/LV switchgear, transformers, standby generation, and UPS systems
* Support commissioning and O&M strategies to ensure system resilience and compliance
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary design and client teams to deliver technically robust and efficient electrical solutions
Requirements
* Proven experience in power systems design within data centre, critical infrastructure, or large industrial projects
* Proficient in ETAP, ElectricalOM, or similar analysis tools for power system modelling
* Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS, earthing, and protection systems
* Excellent technical coordination, documentation, and communication skills
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it desirable
If you’re a Senior Electrical or Power Systems Engineer seeking to work on cutting-edge data centre projects with a respected UK consultancy we’d love to hear from you