Job summary
This role involves designing and developing medium and low voltage electrical power distribution systems primarily for data center power modules. The engineer contributes throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design and calculations meeting Norwegian and European standards to supporting assembly, testing, and manufacturing. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers is integral, and senior engineers take on project leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Fluency in English is required; Norwegian language skills are not mandatory.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Holmestrand
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Translate customer requirements into compliant electrical designs following NEK 400, NEK EN 61439, and Low Voltage Directive standards; produce and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and bills of materials for medium and low voltage systems; perform electrical calculations including short-circuit, load, voltage drop and selectivity studies; choose and specify appropriate medium voltage switchgear, transformers, low voltage switchboards, UPS systems, and batteries; support tender processes with early design input and technical clarifications; assist production and testing teams during manufacturing and factory acceptance testing; for senior engineers, lead project electrical design, approve design packages prior to release, represent electrical design in customer reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or equivalent technical vocational training with relevant design experience; minimum of 2 years design experience in low and/or medium voltage power distribution for Electrical Engineer level, and 6+ years including design review experience for Senior Electrical Engineer level; working knowledge of NEK 400 and NEK EN 61439 standards; fluent in written and spoken English. Preferred but not required: experience with EPLAN Electric P8 or similar design software; protection and selectivity analysis tools such as Febdok or ETAP; knowledge of automation and building management systems; understanding of IEC 62271 medium voltage switchgear; familiarity with UPS systems and redundancy topologies used in data centers; experience on international projects; hands-on electrical or switchboard assembly background.