Job: Resident Engineer Electrical in Paris

Job Description

Resident Engineer – Electrical | Data Centres & Mission Critical

Location: Paris, France
Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Site-Based

Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy specialising in Data Centres and Mission Critical infrastructure. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Electrical to support the delivery of major hyperscale and mission-critical projects in Paris.

The Role

Working as the client's on-site technical representative, you will oversee electrical installation activities, ensure compliance with approved designs, and support successful project delivery from construction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical installation works against approved designs and specifications.


• Review site quality, workmanship, and compliance standards.


• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues during construction.


• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams.


• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.


• Support project reporting, site reviews, and stakeholder coordination.


• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with design intent.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Building Services, Industrial projects, or complex construction environments.


• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and building services infrastructure.


• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.


• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and site teams.


• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

• Work on major hyperscale and mission-critical developments across Europe.


• Gain exposure to complex electrical infrastructure and commissioning activities.


• Join a growing international engineering consultancy.


• Excellent long-term progression and professional development opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're currently working as an Electrical Engineer, Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of Europe's most advanced Data Centre projects.