Electrical Lead (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

Your Tasks

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking an Electrical Lead to manage electrical site delivery on a large data center construction project. The role covers electrical installation, subcontractor coordination, technical interfaces, procurement follow-up, quality control, testing support, and commissioning readiness.

• Leadership of electrical works on site, including containment, cabling, switchgear, LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, earthing, lighting, life safety interfaces, and testing support
• Coordination of electrical subcontractors and verification of compliance with current drawings, specifications, and approved method statements
• Review of electrical drawings, technical submissions, procurement status, and installation details
• Coordination of electrical interfaces with mechanical, CSA, BMS, security, telecoms, fire protection, and commissioning teams
• Tracking of long-lead equipment, access requirements, energisation milestones, and testing readiness
• Coordination of inspections with QA/QC and completion of test records, checklists, and handover documents
• Support in planning of energisation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities
• Safe control of electrical works, including permits, isolations, and energised-area rules

Your Profile

• Degree in electrical engineering or comparable electrical qualification
• Minimum 8 years' electrical construction experience on large projects
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, or high-tech projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, power distribution, generators, UPS, containment, cabling, earthing, testing, and commissioning interfaces
• Good understanding of redundancy, critical power paths, energisation sequence, and documentation requirements
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors and vendor packages
• Relevant electrical qualifications or authorisations desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Your Benefits

There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR:

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements