Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Commercial Construction – Hyper-scale Data Centre Project – Amsterdam, Netherlands
      
This role represents a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to secure their next permanent role. Our client is a well-established Data Centre Contractor based in Dublin with this project based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They have enjoyed continued growth for many years. As a result, this company has an urgent requirement for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis working on a hyper-scale data centre project in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities:

• Complete Electrical design reviews to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in the specifications and IFC drawings
• Generate detailed RFI’s to address any ambiguity or potential design issues
• Validate equipment sizing (cable, containment, etc.) and make recommendations as appropriate
• Manage submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment and complete the receipt verification process once the equipment is delivered.
• Complete Electrical system walk-downs to ensure systems are compliant with specifications, drawings and the clients’ Integrated Management System
• Attend and record regular supplier and sub-contractor meetings to ensure that progress is monitored and maintained within the overall construction programme
• Manage, review and co-ordinate Electrical services in conjunction with other disciplines and the project BIM team
• Advise and guide the sub-contracted staff on all technical aspects of the project
• Along with the construction team, ensure sub-contractor compliance with all site and project requirements, including operational and health & safety obligations
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities
• Coordinate with the project team to sequence the installation of Electrical systems in the most efficient and safe way
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to identify problems and apply corrective actions
• Manage document control to ensure all logs are kept up to date

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, also a trade qualification would be an advantage.
• 5+ years of previous experience in a similar role, within a mechanical and electrical contracting environment is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems pertaining to data centre environment.
• Ability to maintain good customer relationships with other contractors whilst working on sites.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word & Excel is required

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the data centre industry
• Attractive salary package + flights, accommodation and living expenses
• Collaborative team working environment
• Highly secure role with extensive book of projects already confirmed

For more information, please call Fraser Canobie on +44 20 3307 9007 or email fraser.canobie@nesfircroft.com

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