Electrical Engineer

HV Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Projects – Freelance – Europe

I am currently supporting a leading European engineering consultancy seeking an experienced HV Electrical Engineer to work on the electrical infrastructure supporting major data centre developments across Europe.

The role will focus on the high-voltage grid connection and substation engineering scope, supporting the integration of national transmission networks with new data centre facilities.

Position Details:

• Position: HV Electrical Engineer / Grid Connection Engineer
• Location: Finland / Europe
• Contract: Freelance
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Long-term potential
• Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote anticipated, with occasional site visits

Project Scope & Responsibilities:

• Support the engineering of high-voltage grid connections for large-scale data centre developments.
• Work on 110 kV substation infrastructure, with potential involvement in 400 kV transmission systems.
• Review and coordinate electrical engineering designs for connections between the national grid and project substations.
• Assess technical interfaces between transmission infrastructure, HV substations and downstream electrical distribution systems.
• Review electrical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation to ensure designs meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical engineering teams, utility stakeholders and other technical disciplines to resolve design interfaces and engineering challenges.
• Support the progression of electrical engineering packages through the design and technical review stages.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in HV electrical engineering, particularly 110 kV substations or higher.
• Background in grid connections, transmission networks or major electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in electrical design engineering, technical coordination or design review.
• Understanding of HV substation systems and their integration with downstream electrical infrastructure.
• Previous experience with Finnish or Nordic grid infrastructure advantageous.
• Data centre experience advantageous, but not essential at this stage.
• Fluent English.

If you are interested or know someone suitable, please get in touch.

Aholt@optimussearch.com