Electrical Manager / Electrical Engineer (English)

ELECTRICAL LEAD / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER DATA CENTER
Salary: 1.1 to 1.7 million NOK

Do you want a key role in the development, operation, and delivery of some of the most critical technical installations in a modern data center?

We are looking for an Electrical Lead / Electrical Engineer
who can take technical and operational ownership of electrical systems in an environment where uptime, safety, and quality are crucial. This role suits someone who combines strong power engineering expertise with leadership skills, commercial understanding, and the ability to deliver in complex projects. Electrical data center roles typically involve responsibility for power distribution, UPS systems, generators, substations, controls, and require clear management of risk, quality, and execution.

About the Role
As an Electrical Lead / Electrical Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for planning, coordination, quality assurance, and follow up of electrical systems throughout the data center lifecycle from design and project execution to testing, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement.
The role involves close collaboration with mechanical disciplines, BMS/controls, operations teams, suppliers, contractors, and clients. In data center projects, the role typically includes HV/MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generators, transformers, substations, protection systems, test procedures, and design reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical infrastructure in the data center, including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, and associated controls
• Ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation of critical electrical systems, focusing on uptime, resilience, and documented quality
• Plan and coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, handover, and technical documentation
• Lead design reviews, technical clarifications, improvement initiatives, and risk assessments related to electrical systems
• Manage contractors, service partners, and suppliers with regard to HSE, progress, quality, and contractual deliverables
• Ensure compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and standards for data centers and electrical installations. EN 50600 outlines requirements for power supply, environmental control, security, and operations, while DSB regulations and NEK EN 50110-1 are relevant for safe work and operation of electrical systems
• Contribute to deviation handling, root cause analysis, and improvement measures in case of faults, incidents, or outages Report status, risks, capacity, progress, and technical maturity to project management, operations, and clients

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is structured, decisive, and confident in technical assessments. You remain calm under pressure, communicate well with technicians, management, and clients, and can build a culture of safety, quality, and ownership.

Qualifications

• Relevant education at bachelor's or master's level in electrical power engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is highly desirable. In Norway, a bachelor's degree in electrical power engineering is a natural and relevant path

• A relevant trade certificate combined with technical college education, Y-path, or extensive relevant experience may also be considered, depending on background and role setup

• Solid experience from electrical engineering, power distribution, critical infrastructure, industry, technical building systems, or data centers is desirable. Such roles emphasize experience in building and equipment operation and leadership of technical teams

• Experience with HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, protection systems, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning is an advantage

• Good understanding of Norwegian regulations related to electrical installations, including FEK/FSE, and safe planning of work on or near electrical installations

• Experience with HSE management, risk assessments, safe work planning, and working in regulated or uptime-critical environments is important

• Experience with project management, scheduling, supplier management, cost/change control, and technical reporting is an advantage

• Familiarity with data center standards such as EN 50600 and relevant ISO frameworks is beneficial

• Good language skills in Norwegian and/or English. English is often the working language in international data center environments and technical projects

What Is Expected of You?
You are expected to be a clear leader who takes responsibility for people, systems, and delivery. You must be able to prioritize effectively, manage critical interfaces, and ensure that electrical work is carried out safely, correctly, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role requires high integrity, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build trust across the project and operations organization.

We Offer

A key leadership role in a future oriented and technologically advanced industry
Opportunity to influence critical infrastructure with high societal and business value
Cross-disciplinary collaboration in complex projects and high-tech environments
Strong development opportunities within leadership, commissioning, operations, and project delivery

At Jobzone, we operate with the vision of being the best employer in our industry. You will of course be offered a permanent employment contract, competitive and fair salary conditions, and good insurance schemes.
At Jobzone, you will have a dedicated contact person for follow-up, advice, and guidance, who will also actively help you find new assignments when your current assignment ends. We also offer an employee benefits program.
Jobzone is certified as a Revised Employer, and we place high demands on ourselves and our clients to ensure safe and well-organized working conditions.