Principal Electrical Engineer - Hosting

Are you an experienced Electrical Design professional looking to take ownership of complex, mission-critical data centre projects in one of Europe’s most active digital infrastructure markets?

Join a leading data centre provider as a Principal Electrical Engineer, supporting the design and delivery of large-scale hyperscale and colocation developments across the Frankfurt region. This client-facing role involves acting as a key design stakeholder throughout the full project lifecycle, from early-stage concept to construction support. Working closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors, the engineer will ensure best-in-class electrical design solutions in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Step into a role where your expertise drives critical infrastructure projects and contributes to the delivery of world-class data centre facilities!

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead electrical design stakeholder across major data centre projects
• Oversee and coordinate electrical design from concept through to delivery
• Provide technical expertise across MV and LV systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
• Support construction teams with design clarifications and technical input
• Manage and coordinate external consultants and EPC partners
• Ensure all designs align with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards
• Act as a key interface between design, construction, and client stakeholders
• Drive design management processes across multiple concurrent projects

Skills/Must have:

• Proven experience within electrical design for data centres or mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of MV and LV electrical systems (design and application)
• Background within a consultancy or design-led environment
• Experience working with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage client-side stakeholders
• Fluent English required (German not essential)
• Experience within the Frankfurt / German data centre market is advantageous

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile hyperscale data centre developments
• Exposure to complex, technically advanced infrastructure projects
• Strong long-term career progression within a growing organisation
• Flexible working structure with travel support where required
• Collaborative, high-performance project environment

Salary:

• €150,000 per year