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Chief Power Engineer (Data Centers)

at Nebius

Lappeenranta, Finland, onsite, senior, 8–15 years

posted 20 May 2026

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  • Protective relaying
  • Generator synchronization
  • BMS
  • High-voltage systems
  • Load flow studies
  • Power distribution systems
  • Electrical testing
  • Commissioning
  • Arc flash analysis
  • EPMS
  • UPS topologies
  • SCADA

About the role

Posted: 2026-05-20

What you would do

Power Infrastructure Operations

Oversee operation and maintenance of

- Utility service entrances

- Medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear

- UPS systems

- Generators and paralleling gear

- PDUs and RPPs

- Busways and power distribution systems

- Battery systems (VRLA and Li-ion)

- Grounding and bonding systems

- SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms

Ensure continuous uptime and redundancy performance (N+1, 2N, or higher).

Lead electrical switching procedures, outage planning, and emergency response activities.

Review, approve, and maintain electrical SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.

Coordinate with local utility providers and transmission operators in Finland.

Reliability & Risk Management

Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mission-critical electrical systems.

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and power-related incidents.

Lead failure investigations and corrective action programs.

Monitor electrical system performance, capacity utilization, and load trends.

Manage arc flash, electrical safety, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) programs.

Ensure compliance with

- Finnish electrical safety regulations

- SFS electrical standards

- IEC and IEEE standards

- EU energy and environmental regulations

- OSHA-equivalent safety practices and internal corporate safety requirements

Engineering & Design Oversight

Review electrical designs for expansions, retrofits, and new deployments.

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Support commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and acceptance testing.

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and utility providers.

Support capacity planning and long-term infrastructure strategy.

Evaluate resiliency improvements and modernization initiatives.

Participate in design reviews for high-voltage systems typically ranging from 10kV–36kV.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor power engineers, technicians, and critical facilities operators.

Coordinate contractor and vendor activities to ensure safe and compliant work execution.

Provide technical escalation support during critical incidents and infrastructure events.

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation supporting mission-critical operations.

Promote a strong culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Energy & Sustainability

Optimize Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).

Support sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives aligned with Nordic and EU environmental goals.

Analyze electrical load growth and future capacity requirements.

Evaluate renewable energy integration, energy storage solutions, and backup power strategies.

Collaborate with sustainability teams on carbon reduction and energy optimization initiatives.

What they are looking for

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

- Electrical Engineering

- Power Engineering

- Energy Systems Engineering

- Related technical field

8–15+ years of experience in:

- Data center facilities engineering

- Mission-critical operations

- Industrial or utility-scale power systems

- High-availability electrical infrastructure

Experience with Tier III or Tier IV environments preferred.

Experience managing medium- and high-voltage systems (typically 10kV–36kV).

Experience working within European or Nordic regulatory environments is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of

- Power distribution systems

- Protective relaying and coordination

- Generator synchronization and controls

- UPS topologies

- SCADA/BMS/EPMS systems

- Load flow and coordination studies

- Electrical testing and commissioning

- Arc flash analysis and mitigation

- Mission-critical infrastructure reliability practices

Familiarity with cold-climate operations and energy-efficient cooling strategies is advantageous.

Certifications (Preferred)

- 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

- OSHA 30 or equivalent industrial safety training

- Licensed High Voltage Switching Operator (where applicable in Finland/EU)

What comes with it

- Competitive compensation

- Career growth and learning opportunities

- Flexibility and ownership

- Collaborative and innovative culture

- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

- International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI