Start Campus

Operates AI-ready HPC data campus infrastructure

Electrical Engineer - LV & MV

Power Systems EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeLisbon, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
Three to six years of relevant experience in electrical design, construction, or maintenance is preferred, ideally in data centers, industrial settings, or energy infrastructure environments.
Solid knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems is preferred.
Familiarity with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards and Portuguese electrical regulations is preferred.
Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar is preferred.
Strong written and spoken English and Portuguese is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the design, review, and validation of electrical systems for data centers, covering low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage distribution networks, with proficiency in low voltage and medium voltage.
Participate in developing single-line diagrams, cable routing, and protection schemes.
Collaborate with design consultants and vendors to ensure technical specifications meet project and operational requirements.
Assist in defining design standards, technical specifications, and best practices for scalability and energy efficiency.
Provide technical input and supervision during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases.
Review contractor designs, material submittals, and method statements for compliance with design intent and regulations.
Conduct site inspections and testing, including factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical issues during construction and operation.
Assist with the transition from construction to operations, including documentation and training handovers.
Contribute to developing maintenance procedures and electrical safety protocols.
Participate in root-cause analyses for electrical incidents or performance issues.
Ensure all work complies with IEC standards, local regulations, and company safety policies.
Work closely with mechanical, civil, and controls engineering teams to ensure systems integration and performance optimization.
Support sustainability initiatives, including power usage effectiveness optimization and renewable integration.
Liaise with utility providers and grid operators as needed for medium-voltage connections and upgrades.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant experience in data centers, industrial settings, or energy infrastructure environments.

About the job:

The Electrical Engineer (LV & MV) supports the design and implementation of electrical systems that power our large-scale data centers. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, this role is critical in ensuring electrical safety, reliability, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle - from concept and design to commissioning and operation.

This function works closely with design consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver best-in-class electrical systems across Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) networks (non-proficient High Voltage support may also be required to support the team).

Cross functional activities are required in three main domains: “Datacenter Core Systems”, “Buildings” and “Substations”.

Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

Support the design, review, and validation of electrical systems for data centers, covering LV,MV and HV distribution networks (proficient in LV and MV)..
Participate in the development of single-line diagrams (SLDs), cable routing, and protection schemes.
Collaborate with design consultants and vendors to ensure technical specifications meet project and operational requirements.
Assist in defining design standards, technical specifications, and best practices for scalability and energy efficiency.

Project Execution

Provide technical input and supervision during procurement, installation, and commissioning phases.
Review contractor designs, material submittals, and method statements for compliance with design intent and regulations.
Conduct site inspections and testing (FAT, SAT, and commissioning).
Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical issues during construction and operation.

Operations & Maintenance Support

Assist in the transition from construction to operations, including documentation and training handovers.
Contribute to the development of maintenance procedures and electrical safety protocols.
Participate in root-cause analyses for electrical incidents or performance issues.
Ensure all work complies with IEC standards, local regulations, and company safety policies.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with mechanical, civil, and controls engineering teams to ensure systems integration and performance optimization.
Support sustainability initiatives, including power usage effectiveness (PUE) optimization and renewable integration.
Liaise with utility providers and grid operators as needed for MV connections and upgrades.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
3–6 years of relevant experience in electrical design, construction, or maintenance, ideally in data centers, industrial, or energy infrastructure environments.
Solid knowledge of LV & MV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
Familiarity with IEC standards and Portuguese electrical regulations.
Proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, or similar).
Strong command of English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

Why You'll Love It Here:

Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to business development.
Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence.

About Us:

At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We're customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.

If you're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven world, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Start Campus is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
We make hiring decisions based on merit, experience, skills and potential, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, nationality, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Personal data submitted as part of your application will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

If you think you have what it takes for this position and are looking for a new professional challenge send your application.

About the Company

Start Campus

Operates AI-ready HPC data campus infrastructure

Start Campus operates the SINES Data Campus in Sines, Portugal, delivering AI-ready infrastructure for high-density workloads such as HPC and cloud. It provides powered-shell, turnkey and build-to-suit data-center solutions with global connectivity, using 100% renewable energy and seawater cooling on a repurposed power-station site to reach a PUE of 1.1 and a WUE of 0. Its master plan envisions up to 1.2 GW of capacity, with SIN01 live at 37.5 MW and SIN02 planned at 200 MW, and it pursues large GPU deployments through partnerships like its expanded collaboration with Nscale and Microsoft. The goal is to offer scalable, sustainable, AI-ready infrastructure and enable large-scale GPU compute deployments through strategic partnerships and rapid capacity expansion.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $278.2M
Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
Founded: 2021

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