Associate Electrical Director Data Centres

Working in our Data Centres Market Sector you will be an ambassador in the data centre community externally across EMEA and internally within AECOM Europe and globally.

With experience in technical delivery of data centre projects for tech firms and a strong track record in tech firm business development you will lead a team of technical experts across the UK and work closely with our global colleagues in the Data Centre sector.

Due to the continued successful growth and expansion of our Technology / Data Centre Sector we are looking for an experienced Electrical Associate Director to join us!

You will be responsible for driving the technical excellence quality and mentoring teams while shaping strategy winning work and delivering resilient efficient and lowcarbon outcomes for our clients.

Heres what youll do:

• Own electrical design across feasibility concept scheme and detailed design through procurement support construction commissioning and handover.
• Define and validate power architectures (utility intake MV/LV distribution UPS topologies generators switch gear PDUs STS busway earthing and lighting).
• Lead power systems studies and protection design (load flow short circuit protection coordination arcflash harmonic analysis) using tools such as ETAP/SKM.
• Integrate monitoring and controls (BMS/EPMS/SCADA) metering strategies and resilience features aligned to availability objectives (e.g. Tier IIIV).
• Embed decarbonization and energy efficiency (high efficiency UPS advanced controls heat recovery demand response onsite renewables and grid-interactive strategies).
• Assure compliance with applicable standards and codes (e.g. IEC/BS/EN and/or NEC/NFPA) client specifications and AECOM quality procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces (mechanical structural architectural fire/life safety security ICT) to deliver fully integrated designs.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Hyperscale and/or multisite program experience including fasttrack and design build environments.
• Strong career background in the delivery of Electrical project work across Data Centres and Mission Critical Environments.
• Proven experience of leading DC project work streams in UK & preferably across EMEA.
• Demonstrable client facing and work winning experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent team leadership and development capability.
• Detailed Knowledge of Mechanical design engineering practices techniques and procedures for Data Centres and how it ultimately interfaces with the client.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing project financials.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally through excellent written and verbal skills
• A good financial understanding of projects and the requirements needed to ensure the success of a Project

Additional Information :

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If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

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