Lead Engineer, Datacenters

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Are you ready to shape and win major data centre projects? Join Eltel in a central role where your technical expertise and commercial insight will influence solutions, working methods and our future data centre offering. What will my responsibilities be?As Lead Engineer – Data Centers, you will help build Eltel’s Data Centers and Emerging Services business. You will turn complex customer enquiries, drawings and technical specifications into deliverable solutions, robust cost estimates and competitive tenders. Working closely with customers, suppliers, procurement and project teams, you will provide technical leadership from tender to delivery. You will also help build the capabilities and partnerships needed for Eltel’s long-term growth in data centres. Example of tasks and responsibilities: Lead technical reviews of customer enquiries and tenders. Analyse drawings, bills of quantities and specifications to assess scope, costs, resources and risks. Prepare cost estimates and develop installation methods, production plans and standardised ways of working. Support supplier selection, project mobilisation and complex technical decisions. Act as the technical point of contact in customer presentations and tender negotiations. Build strong partnerships and strengthen Eltel’s long-term data centre expertise and offering. The position is based in Sweden, preferably Bromma, although the right expertise matters most - we are flexible. Frequent travel within Sweden and the Nordic region is required, and you will collaborate with colleagues across Eltel, including Finland. The role can be shaped to suit your strengths and interests. Why should I choose Eltel?This is your opportunity to play a key role in a strategic growth area, influence technology and business from the outset, and work on major, complex projects. You will work where technology meets business—from early customer dialogue and tendering to production planning and project support. With processes and offerings still evolving, your expertise will have a visible impact. Your manager, Tobias, is calm, clear and unpretentious. He sets direction without micromanaging. At Eltel, you will help secure critical infrastructure and turn digitalisation and electrification into reality. We offer varied work, responsibility and strong development opportunities within a stable, nationwide organisation. Safety is always our priority—and our open culture and highly skilled colleagues make us stronger together. Who are you?You bring extensive experience in power engineering, data centres or major industrial installations, together with a strong understanding of large installation contracts. You quickly make sense of complex materia and turn it into clear recommendations, cost estimates and decisions. Requirements: At least ten years’ experience in power engineering, data centres or major industrial installations. Experience of EPC, design-and-build or installation contracts. Proven expertise in cost estimation, tendering and risk assessment. The ability to analyse drawings, bills of quantities and technical specifications. Experience of working with international customers and contractors. Strong written and spoken English. Experience of hyperscale data centre projects, commissioning or start-up is an advantage. Swedish language skills are also beneficial. You are analytical, structured and self-motivated, with the confidence to take ownership of complex technical and commercial matters. Commercially aware and collaborative, you build trust with customers, suppliers and project teams—and enjoy helping to shape something new. Additional information This is a permanent, full-time position, beginning with a six-month probationary period. Employment is subject to satisfactory background screening, including checks relating to legal disputes and financial standing. Eltel employs people of different ages, religions, nationalities, sexual orientations and abilities. This diversity contributes to our success and is a source of pride. Can you help us broaden our diversity even further? We would be delighted to hear from you. In particular, we would like to see more women in technical roles. My name is Mia and I am responsible for this recruitment process. If you have any questions, please contact me at maria.jungefors@eltelnetworks.se. We look forward to receiving your application! ⚡ Eltel är den ledande leverantören av tjänster för kritisk infrastruktur. Vi designar, planerar, bygger och säkrar driften av el- och kommunikationsnätverk i hela Sverige på uppdrag av våra kunder som i huvudsak är operatörer, nätägare och myndigheter. Vi är stolta över att skapa värde för våra kunder och för samhället i stort – vi på Eltel kombinerar kunskap och kompetens med en praktisk inställning till arbete. Vi har ambitionen att vara den bästa arbetsplatsen för dig som gillar utmaningar och som vill ta ett samhällsansvar. Vi söker nu fler engagerade människor som vill bli e

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