Electrical Design Engineer (MV/HV)
Amsterdam, NetherlandsFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Electrical Design Engineer specializing in high- and medium-voltage systems for Nebius data centers across EMEA, involved from concept through to commissioning and handover, delivering safe, scalable electrical infrastructure for high-density AI workloads.
Responsibilities
- Develop and review electrical designs for new data center builds, expansions and major infrastructure upgrades across EMEA.
- Own HV and MV design inputs from utility point of connection through substations, transformers, switchgear and downstream distribution.
- Produce and review design criteria, single-line diagrams, load schedules, equipment specifications, protection philosophies and basis-of-design documentation.
- Evaluate power capacity, redundancy and distribution strategies for high-density AI environments, including N, N+1 and 2N configurations.
- Review technical submissions from design consultants, colocation partners, contractors and equipment vendors, identifying gaps, risks and practical alternatives.
- Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, controls, network, hardware, civil and architectural workstreams so the complete solution is buildable, maintainable and scalable.
- Support equipment strategy and selection for transformers, MV and LV switchgear, UPS systems, generators, busway and associated protection and control systems.
- Lead or review power-system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, earthing, harmonics and power-quality assessments.
- Ensure design compliance with applicable IEC and EN standards, local grid requirements, national regulations and Nebius engineering standards.
- Support procurement, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, construction queries, commissioning and final handover to operations.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to repeatable reference designs, specifications and technical playbooks for rapid EMEA deployment.
Qualifications
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Typically 5 or more years of electrical design experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, utilities or large industrial environments.
- Strong practical knowledge of HV and MV distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, earthing and utility interconnection.
- Experience producing or reviewing construction-ready electrical design documentation and technical specifications.
- A solid understanding of UPS systems, generators, LV distribution and the interaction between facility power systems and high-density IT loads.
- Working knowledge of relevant IEC and EN standards and the ability to interpret local codes and grid requirements across different EMEA markets.
- Experience with power-system analysis software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM or equivalent.
- Strong technical judgement, attention to detail and the ability to explain complex trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent professional English and willingness to travel across EMEA.
Skills
Required:Electrical design documentationHV/MV distributionPower-system studiesStandards complianceStakeholder communicationProject coordinationLanguages
Nice to have:Power-system software
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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