Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer | Data Center | Freelance | Belgium

I am currently looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimisation of electrical systems within a large-scale data center environment in Belgium. This is a freelance role, offering the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects in a highly technical and fast-paced setting. I am looking for someone who will bring strong expertise in mission-critical electrical systems, ensuring high availability, compliance, and operational excellence across data center facilities.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Belgium

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: Initial 12-month contract with potential extension based on performance

Start Date: 2nd February 2026

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in electrical engineering, with significant exposure to data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Medium and low voltage electrical systems
• UPS systems, generators, and power distribution
• Redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, etc.)
• Experience working in live, operational data center environments.
• Familiarity with relevant Belgian and EU electrical standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Commissioning or authorising engineer experience.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability standards.
• Previous experience working in hybrid or multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for data center infrastructure (LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, power quality, and grounding systems).
• Provide technical oversight for electrical installations, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure electrical systems meet reliability, redundancy, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical assessments, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for electrical incidents or failures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

If this sounds like a job for you, please apply or send your CV to Tom.Eggerton@g2recruitment.com