Chief Power Engineer (Data Centers)
Nebius — Lappeenranta, South Karelia, Finland · In-Person · Senior
Role description
Role Overview
The Chief Power Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and optimization of all electrical power infrastructure within a hyperscale or mission-critical data center environment in Lappeenranta, Finland. This role leads electrical engineering strategy, ensures continuous uptime, manages high-voltage and low-voltage systems, and oversees compliance, safety, and emergency response activities in accordance with Finnish and European regulations.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include overseeing power infrastructure operations, reliability and risk management, engineering and design oversight, leadership and team management, and energy and sustainability.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 8–15+ years of experience in data center facilities engineering, mission-critical operations, industrial or utility-scale power systems, and high-availability electrical infrastructure. Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protective relaying and coordination, generator synchronization and controls, and SCADA/BMS/EPMS systems is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- 8–15+ years of experience in data center facilities engineering, mission-critical operations, industrial or utility-scale power systems, and high-availability electrical infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protective relaying and coordination, generator synchronization and controls, and SCADA/BMS/EPMS systems
- Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or European equivalent, Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Data Center Certified Associate/Professional (DCCA/DCCP), NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety certification, and OSHA 30 or equivalent industrial safety training
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and work-life balance
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams