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# Electrical Engineer, Data Center

- **Company:** AECOM
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Salary:** €55,000.0 - €85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale (20MW+) data center electrical design
At least 5 years of experience working on international data center or infrastructure projects
Deep expertise in electrical systems design, power distribution, redundancy strategies, and mission-critical infrastructure
Strong understanding of emerging data center technologies and global engineering standards
Proven experience collaborating with EPC firms and managing complex, large-scale engineering delivery
Demonstrated ability to define or contribute to engineering standards, playbooks, or design frameworks
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align diverse technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to evaluate multiple technical solutions and articulate trade-offs clearly and effectively
Leadership mindset with strong influence and consensus-building capabilities in global environments
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

## Description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer based in Spain.
This is a high-impact engineering leadership role focused on shaping the next generation of global data center electrical architecture at hyperscale. You will act as a technical authority, defining scalable, future-proof electrical design standards that balance performance, cost, reliability, and build complexity. The role blends deep engineering expertise with strategic influence, as you evaluate emerging technologies and translate innovation into practical, globally deployable solutions. You will collaborate with internal design teams and external EPC partners to ensure consistent execution across international projects. Operating in a fast-paced, global environment, you will help define best practices that guide large-scale data center development worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence how critical digital infrastructure is designed and delivered at scale.
Accountabilities:
Define and standardize electrical architecture for hyperscale data centers, ensuring scalability, resilience, efficiency, and global consistency
Research and evaluate emerging electrical technologies and industry innovations, translating insights into actionable engineering standards
Develop, maintain, and evolve design guidelines, templates, and engineering playbooks used across global delivery teams
Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external EPC partners to ensure alignment and high-quality implementation
Act as a technical authority, balancing multiple solution approaches while ensuring compliance with overarching design standards
Drive stakeholder alignment by communicating complex engineering concepts clearly and building consensus across global teams
Support the delivery of large-scale international data center projects, ensuring consistency in electrical design execution
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and industry best practices in data center electrical engineering


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