Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – High-Tech Construction Project
Location: Dresden, Germany
Working Model: Full-time onsite
Contract Duration: 3–9 months
Language: English required; German not essential

Overview
We are looking for experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to support the delivery of a major high-tech construction project in Dresden. The role will sit between the design and construction teams, with responsibility for resolving technical issues, supporting site delivery and taking ownership of defined electrical systems through installation, testing and final acceptance. This opportunity would suit an engineer with strong experience in complex industrial or mission-critical environments who is comfortable working across design coordination, contractor support and onsite technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities
•Take technical responsibility for assigned electrical systems or work packages.
•Support the final stages of design development and manage technical changes arising during construction.
•Review contractor queries, technical submissions, drawings and supporting documentation.
•Provide engineering input to resolve site-based design and installation issues.
•Assess materials and equipment against project requirements and approved specifications.
•Coordinate technical interfaces between contractors, suppliers, engineering teams and other disciplines.
•Review electrical installation activities to ensure alignment with design intent and applicable standards.
•Support testing, inspection and acceptance activities throughout the project lifecycle.
•Participate in vendor and equipment acceptance activities where required.
•Provide technical input during installation, commissioning, snagging and handover.
•Work closely with site and project management teams to identify technical risks and support timely resolution.
•Help ensure that electrical works meet required quality, safety, programme and compliance standards.

Required Background and Experience
•Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
•Minimum of approximately 5 years’ experience within electrical engineering, construction, commissioning or project delivery.
•Strong experience supporting electrical systems during live construction or installation phases.
•Experience reviewing technical drawings, contractor documentation and engineering submissions.
•Proven ability to take ownership of an electrical system, package or defined area of work.
•Good understanding of electrical design principles, installation practices and construction documentation.
•Experience working with contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
•Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
•Fluent English.
•Availability to work full-time onsite in Dresden.

Desirable Experience
Experience within environments such as semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centres or other complex technical facilities would be highly beneficial.Relevant technical exposure may include:
•LV and MV electrical distribution
•Cable containment and routing systems
•Busbar and power distribution systems
•Lighting and emergency lighting
•Surge and lightning protection
•Electrical equipment selection
•Hazardous-area or specialist compliance requirements
•Factory and site acceptance testing
•Testing and commissioning
•Installation inspections
•Handover and system acceptance

Candidate Profile
We are looking for engineers who can operate confidently across both design and construction environments. You should be comfortable taking ownership of technical issues, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring that electrical systems are delivered in line with project requirements from late-stage design through to completion.