Senior Electrical Design Engineer; Data Centres

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Data Centres) - Madrid

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Start Date:

1/15/26 | Requisition

RED Engineering Design Limited is an expanding international M&E consultancy focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. We cover the entire life cycle of building projects and aim to achieve zero carbon‑built environments.

• Responsible for running major projects and managing the development, design, and coordination of engineering project services for mechanical or electrical installations in a variety of building types.
• Carrying out cost and profit diagnosis on projects, including feasibility studies and preparation of fee bids.
• Reviewing status advised by project personnel and external parties, modifying schedules or plans as required, and preparing project reports for Management, Client, or others.
• Developing and specifying applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes.
• Surveying tests and reporting on existing electrical/mechanical installations.
• Specifying activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Representing the company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams, and contractor teams.
• Ensuring engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards.
• Making day‑to‑day decisions on project progress and providing direct liaison and advice to the client.
• Ensuring risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation.
• Leading the coordination of engineering services.
• Taking a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions.
• Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with RED Project Delivery Process expectations from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC, and Technical Review perspective.

• Graduated or holding a Master in Engineering in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
• Registered with a recognised Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros.
• Competent in specification design/drawing for several building types.
• Sound knowledge of key health and safety issues and legislation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to use IT‑based calculation and spreadsheet software.
• Good understanding of BS standards.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Managerial skills.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.

* This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in Spain without restrictions.

RED is a company of Tractebel.

Our organisation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.