Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer based in Netherlands.
This is a high-impact engineering leadership role focused on shaping the next generation of global data center electrical architecture  will act as a technical authority, defining scalable, future-proof electrical design standards that balance performance, cost, reliability, and build complexity. The role blends deep engineering expertise with strategic influence, as you evaluate emerging technologies and translate innovation into practical, globally deployable solutions.

You will collaborate with internal design teams and external EPC partners to ensure consistent execution across international projects. Operating in a fast-paced, global environment, you will help define best practices that guide large-scale data center development worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence how critical digital infrastructure is designed and delivered ountabilities   Define and standardize electrical architecture for hyperscale data centers, ensuring scalability, resilience, efficiency, and global consistency
Research and evaluate emerging electrical technologies and industry innovations, translating insights into actionable engineering standards
Develop, maintain, and evolve design guidelines, templates, and engineering playbooks used across global delivery teams
Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external EPC partners to ensure alignment and high-quality implementation
Act as a technical authority, balancing multiple solution approaches while ensuring compliance with overarching design standards
Drive stakeholder alignment by communicating complex engineering concepts clearly and building consensus across global teams
Support the delivery of large-scale international data center projects, ensuring consistency in electrical design execution
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices in data center electrical engineering
Requirements   Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale (20MW+) data center electrical design
At least 5 years of experience working on international data center or infrastructure projects
Deep expertise in electrical systems design, power distribution, redundancy strategies, and mission-critical infrastructure
Strong understanding of emerging data center technologies and global engineering standards
Proven experience collaborating with EPC firms and managing complex, large-scale engineering delivery
Demonstrated ability to define or contribute to engineering standards, playbooks, or design frameworks
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions and articulate trade-offs clearly and effectively
Leadership mindset with strong influence and consensus-building capabilities in global environments
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Benefits   Competitive salary aligned with senior principal-level engineering roles
Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid depending on location eligibility)
Global exposure with opportunities to work on hyperscale data center projects across multiple regions
20–25% international travel to support engineering teams and project execution
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and standard employee support programs
Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence
Opportunity to influence industry-leading standards in next-generation data center design
Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth

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