Lead Structural Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

The global digital revolution is bringing prosperity to more and more countries and regions, benefiting millions of people. Data centers make this 21st century transformation possible and reliable systems and continuity are crucial. Royal HaskoningDHV is one of the five leading design and engineering firms in the data center industry and has a well-established Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centre team that collaborates with some of the largest and most prominent data center providers and users across the globe, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK. Data centers are a strategic market for Royal HaskoningDHV, and the company aims to grow and establish innovative and sustainable data centers as one of its leading market sectors in the future. The company is expanding its business to support this growth and has many exciting opportunities for experienced and motivated professionals to join them in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, or South Africa.

What you do as a Lead Structural Engineer

As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will work with some of the most demanding global clients and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. Our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) projects require advanced expertise beyond standard building features, allowing you to leverage skills in areas like Parametric Design, Automated Engineering, and Augmented Design. You will play a key role in challenging projects, primarily datacenters in Germany, within an internationally expanding engineering and consultancy firm focused on digital transformation.Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform calculations for complex steel, concrete, and timber structures, collaborating with the Consulting Engineer on designs;
• Handle and resolve complex technical client queries in cooperation with the Consulting Engineer;
• Conduct checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during project execution;
• Collaborate with colleagues and third parties on parts of the structural design and ensure technical and budgetary adherence;
• Review calculations and drawings, and manage your own project administration and archiving.

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV is a worldwide independent engineering, project management and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of the team Mission Critical Facilities.

Our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team provides a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our datacenter clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. Our team consists of colleagues with all kinds of different expertise. For example, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil, structure, building, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together we use our knowledge and expertise to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects.

You will join a leading market and work with a dedicated and passionate team ranked as one of the best Data Centre design & engineering teams globally.

What you bring

You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:

• MSc in Structural/Civil Engineering, specializing in structural design of buildings;

• Strong knowledge of German (DIN) standards and engineering practices;

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience at a German consultancy or engineering firm;

• Willingness to travel regularly within Germany and occasionally to Budapest and Nijmegen;

• Proficient in 3D calculation software, with strong customer orientation, technical knowledge, and analytical skills (preferably related to datacenters);

• German and English language proficiency, with Dutch, Polish and/ or Spanish as an advantage.

What we offer you

Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects, both in Germany and worldwide. We are aiming for the long-term position where we as employer can contribute to your growth and development as an engineer. Besides that, we also offer you

• A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone so you can work wherever and whenever you want;
• A workplace in our office in Frankfurt a.M.
• A competitive salary;
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.

You will be based in Frankfurt a.M.. As our clients are based in various locations nationally and internationally, flexibility towards traveling is expected.

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

For more information, you can always contact Christian de Visser, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at [email protected].

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