We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering and development team delivering next-generation data centre projects across Amsterdam and wider Northern Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on mission-critical infrastructure in one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital hubs.
This is a contract position based in Amsterdam, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on high-impact hyperscale and colocation data centre projects.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of mechanical and electrical systems for complex data centre environments. While previous data centre experience is preferred, we also welcome candidates from related sectors such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, power generation, and oil & gas.
Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Design Engineer
- Develop and deliver mechanical and electrical design solutions for data centre projects across concept, detailed and technical design stages
- Produce detailed design drawings, schematics, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, structural engineers, and commissioning specialists
- Support end-to-end project delivery from feasibility through to construction and commissioning
- Ensure all designs comply with Dutch building regulations, EU standards, and client technical requirements
- Conduct site visits across Amsterdam and wider Benelux region to support installation and commissioning phases
- Support value engineering, energy efficiency optimisation, and sustainability initiatives (PUE reduction focus)
- Interface with contractors and OEMs to ensure design intent is maintained through delivery
Requirements for the Electrical Design Engineer
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
- Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer or similar building services design role
- Data centre experience preferred but not essential
- Strong background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, power generation, or oil & gas environments highly desirable
- Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, and building services integration
- Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or similar BIM tools
- Knowledge of European / Dutch building regulations and EN standards is advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary, international teams
What’s on Offer for the Electrical Design Engineer
- Outside IR35 / contractor-friendly engagement model (or equivalent EU freelance structure)
- Competitive day rate aligned to Amsterdam data centre market rates
- Opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale and colocation data centre developments in the Netherlands
- Exposure to leading global hyperscalers and mission-critical infrastructure programmes
- Flexible working arrangements depending on project phase
- Strong pipeline of long-term projects across Northern Europe
- Collaborative, international engineering environment focused on technical excellence and delivery
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.