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Senior Electrical Engineer Data Centre Design Oslo, Norway
A leading engineering contractor specialising in large-scale data centre delivery is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their high-performing team in Oslo, Norway. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across Northern Europe.
As part of a multidisciplinary design team, you will be responsible for the electrical design and integration of mission-critical systems, helping to shape the next generation of high-efficiency, high-reliability data centres.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solve complex interface challenges during project execution, providing practical and innovative solutions.
- Review and enhance electrical designs and LV switchgear layouts to ensure compliance with project specifications and single-line diagrams.
- Monitor on-site installation quality, preparing and managing snagging lists as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Perform advanced electrical calculations and produce detailed schematics, layouts, and specifications.
- Design and specify robust, efficient electrical systems tailored to the specific needs of mission-critical facilities.
- Ensure full compliance with local and international electrical regulations and industry standards.
- Generate and manage all technical project documentation, including reports, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in data centre projects.
- Strong knowledge of LV systems, electrical distribution, and data centre power infrastructure.
- Experience with European/Nordic building codes, electrical standards, and sustainability frameworks.
- Proven design management experience in data centres, commercial, or industrial projects.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken (mandatory).
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Deep expertise in data centre electrical systems and integration with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, fire safety).
- Familiar with the spatial, acoustic, and functional implications of electrical design within complex 3D environments.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented with a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; confident in client-facing environments.
- Able to prioritise and manage multiple ongoing projects under tight deadlines.
- Enthusiastic about innovation, continuous improvement, and staying current with new technologies and regulations.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork and excellence.
Whats on Offer:
- €80,000 €85.000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + €1,000 Living Cost p/m
- Permanent position with strong career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing sector.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, technically advanced data centre projects with international exposure.
- Based in central Oslo, with close-knit teams and an open, forward-thinking company culture.
