Lead Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres)

Take your electrical engineering expertise beyond traditional building services and shape cutting-edge Data Centre facilities across the globe. At Haskoning, you'll combine technical leadership, innovation, and international collaboration in one of the industry's fastest-growing sectors.

What you will do as Lead Electrical Engineer

As Lead Electrical Engineer, you are responsible for the design and engineering of complex electrical infrastructures for data centres. You work on advanced power systems ranging from 5V DC up to 150 kV substations, including distribution networks, energy storage, redundancy concepts and UPS systems. In brownfield projects, you operate in live data centre environments where risk management, assessments and testing and commissioning are integral to safeguarding continuity and reliability.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering electrical systems for data centres, from LV distribution to HV substations including redundancy and UPS architectures;
• Defining design scope and preparing technical specifications, reports and tender documentation;
• Managing and coordinating electrical work packages across multiple projects;
• Supporting risk assessments, cost reviews and technical tender evaluations;
• Representing Haskoning during FAT, SAT and site testing and commissioning activities.

Where you will work

Haskoning is a worldwide independent engineering, project management and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 7,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world.

Our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team provides a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our datacentre clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. As our new Lead Electrical Engineer, you will become part of the Mission Critical Facilities team in Malaga, Spain. Our multidisciplinary Málaga-based data centre specialists bring together architecture, engineering, digital innovation, and sustainability expertise, combining local insight with global delivery experience.

Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects.

What you bring

You understand the operational challenges our clients face and can translate their needs into practical engineering solutions. With an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, you take ownership, build strong relationships, and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. You will be working on-site in our office Malaga with occasional travel outside of Spain when needed.

Additionally, you have/are:

• A bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field;
• Extensive professional experience leading electrical design and installation activities for MEP systems for complex buildings, combined with at least 5 years specifically for Data Centres;
• Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry. Knowledge of the Spanish market is considered an advantage;
• Proficient in English both written and verbally. Proficiency in Spanish is an advantage.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A permanent contract with a competitive base salary between € 58,000 and € 95,000 per year. The final offer may vary depending on your background and suitability for the role. Bonusses based on company profit might be applicable;
• Prioritisation of your well-being: 23 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment). By offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community we ensure work and personal life go hand in hand.
• A dynamic workplace in the vibrant city centre of Málaga, including a laptop and company cell phone. Travel allowance might be applicable;
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups;
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

Are you our new colleague?

Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Pieter van Rhee, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at [email protected].

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics-you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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