Electrical Engineer · On-site

Location:

Region: Heek
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Data Centres, Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/05/2026
Job Reference: 130420264

Electrical Engineer · On-site

JOB DESCRIPTION: Electrical Engineer – Gas‑to‑Gas Data Centre (Heek, Germany)

Location: Heek, Germany

Employment Type: Permanent

Languages: German or English

Project Type: Gas‑to‑Gas Data Centre (Mission Critical)

Start Date: April

 

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary is fully dependent on experience.
  • Engineers with 10+ years of relevant experience can expect around €80,000 per year.
  • Additional benefits include German employment benefits (holiday pay, healthcare, pension).
  • Long‑term career development in a rapidly growing mission‑critical environment.

 

Our client is working on a Gas‑to‑Gas powered data centre in Heek, a strategic location near the Dutch border, supporting high‑efficiency gas‑based energy systems integrated with mission‑critical electrical infrastructure.

The project involves complex electrical distribution, MV/LV systems, UPS bridging, gas‑powered backup systems, and high‑availability operational requirements typical of Tier III/Tier IV data centres.

We are seeking a capable Electrical Engineer with experience in medium voltage either on a data centres, gas power plants, or mission‑critical electrical systems. You will oversee the installation, integration, and commissioning support of electrical systems on-site while coordinating closely with mechanical, gas‑systems, and MEP teams.

This is a long‑term position offering stability and technical progression within the mission‑critical sector.

 

Electrical Systems & Installations

  • Supervise MV/LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, emergency power systems, cabling, and grounding.
  • Ensure correct electrical interfacing with gas‑powered generation systems and gas‑fired backup infrastructure.
  • Review electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, and technical submissions.

Gas‑to‑Gas System Integration

  • Coordinate with gas‑system engineers to ensure electrical connection integrity.
  • Review control logic, safety interlocks, and protection systems related to gas‑based equipment.
  • Support operational readiness of gas‑electrical integration components.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Conduct inspections, snagging, and quality checks across electrical work packages.
  • Ensure compliance with German VDE/DIN electrical standards and client specifications.
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, functional testing, and commissioning (L1–L5).

Project Coordination

  • Work with project management, commissioning teams, and subcontractors to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues proactively.
  • Attend meetings and provide accurate progress reporting.

Health & Safety

  • Uphold and enforce German HSE electrical safety regulations.
  • Ensure safe operational procedures when working around gas‑powered systems.

 

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong experience with medium‑voltage electrical systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, or industrial power distribution.
  • Experience in data centres, energy plants, utilities, or mission‑critical projects is highly beneficial.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical documentation.
  • Fluency in German OR English.
  • Right to work in Germany.
  • Experience with gas‑powered generation, CHP, or industrial gas systems.
  • Knowledge of VDE/DIN electrical standards.
  • Experience with commissioning stages (L1–L5).
  • Familiarity with Siemens, ABB, or Schneider systems.

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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