JCA Associates
Data Center Design Engineering Manager
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DATA CENTER Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical - Data Centres)
HOME BASED ROLE WITH UP TO 25% TRAVEL TO MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HUBS
Data Center Design Lead / Senior (Electrical Engineering) is required by our global market leading client.
This is a one-off opportunity to work for a reputable global corporation that has genuine realistic opportunities for career progression as well as flexible / remote working options.
Responsibilities
Reporting into the EMEA Director of Engineering - Data Centre Segment, you will be responsible for:
- Acting as Design Manager on data centre projects, leading the electrical design scope from concept, through detailed design, to construction support and closeout.
- Remain hands on in electrical design, providing technical leadership and ownership of critical design aspects for mission critical facilities.
- Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs as part of a multidisciplinary design team on both large and small projects.
- Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality across assigned projects.
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team.
- Develop, implement, and uphold electrical design quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications, undertaking and facilitating formal peer reviews.
- Act as a client facing technical lead, attending and contributing to client, contractor, and internal meetings.
- Lead project teams during value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision making stages.
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- 7-12 years of relevant experience in a similar role or lead design engineer / senior design engineer.
- Must be comfortable with Remote working and up to 25% Travel.
- Proven experience delivering a full range of electrical engineering services for mission-critical facilities, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, transformers, UPS systems, and standby generation.
- Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Experience with value engineering and integrating new technologies to deliver cost-effective, resilient solutions.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage, but not essential.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as edge computing and AI.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to think strategically and drive long-term innovation.
- Proven ability to build teams and support engineering processes.
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, with a Master’s degree preferred.
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