Principal Electrical Engineer ( Data Centres)

Principal Electrical Engineer ( Data Centres)

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ArupThe Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer who is looking to rise to the challenge of acting as a technical discipline lead in the data centre sector and becoming a permanent member of our friendly, supportive and creative Building Engineering Team. As an integral member of our multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for the electrical design packages and overall electrical discipline and will be expected to take them from initial brief through scheme and detail design to installation and commissioning support.This role will harness your core skills and experience to provide technical guidance on discipline-specific data centre projects, as well as mentoring and developing junior colleagues.We offer tailored career support and bespoke training opportunities through Arup University and will support, develop and challenge you to become a future leader within the organisation. In addition, our growing team provides opportunities for progression through experience of Sustainable, Innovation and Digital Development in the Data Centre sector and exposure to market leading “tech giant” and colocation data centre clients.

This role will involve:Leading the planning and managing the delivery of the electrical work packages on medium and large-scale complex mission-critical projectsEnsuring all designs and documents are prepared and reviewed to the highest standardsLeading projects and working closely with our data centre clients to deliver quality work to meet their specific needsPresenting technical material for review by technical and non-technical audiencesContributing to conceptual design studies and reports for your discipline and packageEnthusiastically developing and mentoring junior team members in their career development, including technical and soft skillsManaging finances and staffing resource to ensure successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and timescalesCollaborating with multi-disciplinary teams maximising our experience at the local, regional, and global levelsQualifications

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s level or equivalent preferred), with Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE / IET or equivalent)An accomplished Senior / Principal engineer who is interested in further developing their design and project management skills on fast-paced, highly technical Data Centre projects, working collaboratively to lead multi-disciplinary design teams, and seeks to take responsibility for managing projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding resultsExperienced in leading complex electrical engineering projects, particularly within data centre environments, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly through sketches, drawings, and written documentationProficient in electrical design software and power system modelling tools such as SKM, ETAP, or similar, with experience in power flow studies, short circuit, and arc flash analysisAble to plan and organise effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environmentsWhat we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Louise.Raisbeck (Louise.Raisbeck@arup.com) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/Closing Date - 21st September 2025Location

Leeds, England, United KingdomSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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