Director, Electrical Engineering

Vantage is looking for a Director, Electrical Engineering, EMEA, to lead design and engineering within the construction process and engage in all technical aspects of development. The role requires leading a team of highly skilled electrical engineers and technical leads focused on data center critical infrastructure systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• High‑level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, oversight of installation, participation in commissioning and transition to operations.
• Acting as a single point of contact for the organization and ownership of design output.
• Career development, recruitment and onboarding of new team members, and maintaining electrical engineering standards across the EMEA region.
• Serving as the primary liaison with other departments (Sales, Customer Solutions, Design Management, Development, Finance, Legal, HR, Innovation CSA, Delivery, Automation & Controls, Security, IT, and Operations) to ensure consistent product delivery.
• Regular collaboration and coordination with managers and directors of other development regions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership and set strategic direction for the Electrical Engineering team.
• Drive innovation and best practices in electrical engineering design and construction.
• Develop and implement long‑term electrical engineering plans supporting Vantage’s expansion.
• Build and lead a high‑performing engineering team, mentoring and fostering professional growth.
• Oversee planning, design, and execution of multiple engineering projects, ensuring completion within budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Implement effective project management practices, monitor progress, identify risks, and execute mitigation strategies.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement, adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Travel across the EMEA region to oversee project sites and develop emergency response protocols.
• Manage electrical engineering activities from site adaptation through commissioning across Vantage’s portfolio.
• Provide QA/QC of work products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements (OPR, specifications, code, lease, etc.).
• Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third‑party contingent workforce.
• Create and manage statements of work for engineering design on VDC projects and customer builds.
• Support corporate development by reviewing technical due diligence for existing or under‑development data center assets.
• Support sales in customer engagement during build‑out and fulfillment of lease requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, qualification and relationship building.
• Document and share lessons learned at project level to drive continuous improvement at program level.
• Coordinate with site operations to confirm that site adaptation meets program and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Accredited engineering credentials preferred (Chartered / Professional Engineer).
• 10+ years of experience in data center electrical engineering management; 15 years preferred.
• Experience in EMEA construction markets required; experience in NA construction markets preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Revit, BIM, and Navisworks environments.
• Working knowledge of critical cooling and power infrastructure within a data center project.
• Understanding of building and fire code ordinances.
• Excellent communication skills for executive management, operations, sales engineering, and finance.
• National and international travel required (25%–50%).

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.