Experteer Overview
In this role you guide electrical design for VDC's data-center projects as the client-side technical authority. You drive design direction, lead consultants, and ensure standards, quality and safety from concept through operations. You collaborate across teams to translate requirements into scalable, modular solutions and contribute to profitability and delivery excellence. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge design, compliance with evolving regulations, and a path to shape Vantage's future electrical design framework.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead electrical design for early-stage feasibility, test-fit and concept design
* Manage external electrical engineering partners and align them with VDC standards and business objectives
* Collaborate with product teams to create future electrical design solutions responding to customer needs and new tech
* Drive project-level tasks, milestones, and design reviews with consultants
* Support field-inspection, submittal reviews, RFIs and engineering studies during construction
* Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination
* Develop standardized OFCI electrical equipment in the inventory and support procurement with technical advice
* Generate high-value engineering ideas with cost-benefit perspectives
* Engage with internal/external partners to capture lessons and resolve recurring issues
* Deliver designs using DfMA principles for modular, prefabricated solutions
* Develop fungible building blocks for scalable, repeatable designs across projects
* Represent the business in technical workshops with customers
* Report weekly on progress, blockers, risks, and priorities
* Coordinate with multi-discipline teams to optimize product delivery to Operations
* Support Sales during tours, RFPs, and customer meetings for standard/bespoke solutions
* Coach junior engineers and participate in design team meetings
* Ensure design standards and specifications are met during construction
* Conduct value engineering analyses and ROI/IRR-based system recommendations
* Assist in product development and balance cost with operational sustainability
* Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* 10 years of experience in electrical power design and construction (15+ preferred)
* Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered Engineer in EU / Professional Engineer in NA)
* Mission Critical design, construction or customer-side experience (5+ preferred)
* Experience with EU construction markets & regulations
* Proficiency in BlueBeam, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Procore and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud
* Understanding of BIM, Revit and Navisworks
* Knowledge of critical power infrastructure from external supply to rack end circuits
* Basics of HV/MV substations design and interfaces with Utilities/buildings
* Knowledge of building and fire codes including IEC standards
* 10-15% travel expected, potentially higher over time
Benefits
* above market total compensation package
* health and welfare benefits
* retirement plans
* paid leave
* training and development opportunities
* recognition programs
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