Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres - Remote - Germany - 120,000 - 125,000 + Holidays + Package - LJB Recruitment

Job ID: lead-electrical-design-engineer-data-centres-remotePosted: 2026-03-24Location: -, GermanySalary: GBP 120,000 - 125,000 + Holidays + PackageEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoLead Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres - Remote 120,000 - 125,000 + Holidays + Package Location: Germany (Local Hire – Frankfurt / Berlin / Munich) A boutique-to-mid-size specialist engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in mission-critical and hyperscale data centre design is growing its German presence and seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Design Engineer. This consultancy is recognised for delivering robust, resilient, and future-proof power architectures for some of Europe’s largest data centre developments. Engineers here work closely with clients, architects, and delivery teams, playing a central role in shaping design outcomes rather than simply producing drawings.

You will lead the electrical design on large data centre projects, acting as a key technical authority within multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities• Lead electrical design for hyperscale and colocation data centres • Develop HV/MV/LV distribution strategies and redundancy concepts • Manage design coordination across multiple disciplines • Review and approve electrical calculations, specifications, and drawings • Provide technical leadership across concept, detailed design, and IFC stages • Support construction teams and commissioning activities • Ensure compliance with German regulations and international standards Requirements• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer • Proven data centre electrical design experience (essential) • Strong understanding of HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and resilience design • Experience working within engineering consultancies or technical advisory roles • Locally based in Germany (local hire only) Why Join• Join a consultancy with a true engineering-led culture • Long-term

local role — no rotation or excessive travel • Work on some of Europe’s most technically advanced data centres • Strong career progression into principal and design leadership positions