Principal Electrical Engineer, Vantage Data Centers

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Major) or equivalent from an accredited institution; chartered engineer (CEng or equivalent) credentials preferred
• Experience / Expertise: Minimum of 7 years in HV electrical design and delivery (Primary or Secondary Design Engineer), with a strong preference for experience in HV/EHV systems and design / project management. HV Infrastructure for Data center applications is preferred
• Technical Knowledge: Expertise in EU substation design, IEC, BS standards, building/fire codes, understanding / interpreting local utility requirements and working with utilities, EPCs, or OEM contractors. UK National Grid Experience is preferred with TP141 (LCDAE / CDAE preferred)
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM360, and Navisworks
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead external teams and build relationships
• Project / Design Management Skills: Strong technical / commercial aptitude and ability to use various communication and project management tools
• Adaptability: Flexible, self-directed, and able to work under pressure across multiple time zones, projects, and environments, including remote or while traveling

• Vantage is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (HV, MFGP, Nuclear & Other Renewable Sources) to lead the end-to-end technical aspects of energy infrastructure and multi-fuel generation plants for data center campuses across EMEA.
• This role involves overseeing power infrastructure design and delivery, ensuring alignment with VDC standards, utility/AHJ, and customer requirements while managing key stakeholders, including utilities, energy suppliers, contractors, and consultants, to meet on-time, in-budget power delivery timelines.
• As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), responsibilities include conceptual and schematic design, specification development, document review, and EPC contractor management, with a focus on commissioning and operational transition
• The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams (CSA, MEP, IT, EPMS, and procurement) to deliver optimized infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective CAPEX and OPEX solutions, and enhance existing design standards to support Vantage’s strategic energy delivery goals
• Electrical System Design & Innovation: Architect electrical system topologies and use VDC financial modelling tools to select optimal & innovative solutions for the business which includes HV Substations, Cables, Multi Fuel Generation, Modular Nuclear & other renewable sources like Solar, Battery, Microgrids, Wind etc
• Substation, MFGP, SMR, Renewables & Cable Expertise: Oversee and review power infrastructure packages, specifications, equipment selection, including technical reviews, RFIs, and engineering studies
• Value Engineering: Conduct ROI/IRR analyses, value engineering, and system recommendations to balance cost-effectiveness with operational sustainability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface with internal engineering, operations, and construction teams to streamline and optimize project outcomes. Manage internal / external electrical engineering contractors, project engineers of record, and design-build contractors, coordinate with key internal & external SMEs including utility SMEs
• Customer Support: Support sales with tours, RFP responses, customer meetings, and bespoke solutions; assist with emergencies as required
• Project Reporting: Report weekly to management on substation progress, risks, blockers, and priorities; conduct feasibility analysis with strong design management capabilities
• Grid and Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of local grid and network operators, and high level understanding of regulatory requirements
• Cross-function Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for power-related matters, effectively coordinating and communicating with utility, GC/OEMs VDC SME’s and DE team and wider project stakeholders involved in power design/delivery & operations
• Project & Design Management: Actively track & provide oversight for project plans, equipment / project submittals, design, delivery & commissioning efforts; attend design team meetings for coordination. Stringent analysis of VDC design & utility networks to identify the challenges faced and to reengineer the electrical scheme to meet the techno / commercial / regulatory needs, at all voltage levels from LV to EHV
• Compliance and Efficiency: Develop and enforce minimum requirements for substations and electrical commissioning efforts to ensure compliance with (i) VDC, (ii) utility / AHJ & (iii) customer. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and collaborate with sustainability teams to optimize power operations and meet efficiency / VDC NetZero goals
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned, best practices, product development and value engineering initiatives across EMEA to help improve power management across projects. Keep up to date with utility/energy legislations, new technologies & Innovations
• Additional tasks assigned as business evolves

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match

Total funding: $11.6bn

AI technology is scaling, demanding more powerful and expensive facilities to store the data of the companies that are spearheading this acceleration. Because AI tech demands higher-powered cooling requirements, extra effort must go into keeping these data centers carbon neutral, which is why Vantage Data Centers designs facilities that are efficient, scalable, and sustainable.