Data Center - Critical Environment Engineer - Northern Holland OTE €95,000+ | €70,000–€80,000 Basic + Overtime + 20% Bonus + Company Car + Shares + €5,250 Training Budget. We are supporting one of Europe's fastest-growing data center owner/operators as they expand across the Netherlands. We are seeking experienced Critical Environment Engineers to join a skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining advanced mission-critical facilities. If you thrive in complex engineering environments where reliability is paramount, this is an exceptional opportunity.

The Role

As a Critical Environment Engineer, you will be crucial in ensuring the integrity, availability, and performance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure that supports 24/7 operations. You will collaborate with commissioning, construction, and operations teams to guarantee that all critical systems are installed, maintained, and operated to the highest engineering standards, ensuring 100% uptime for customers.

This position offers exposure to:

• High Voltage & Low Voltage Electrical Distribution
• Static UPS Systems
• Emergency Standby Generators
• Switchgear & Protection Systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Chilled Water & Large-Scale Cooling Systems
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
• Critical HVAC Infrastructure
• Commissioning & Integrated Systems Testing
• Change Management & Critical Maintenance Planning

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Support commissioning activities, including witnessing FAT, SAT, and integrated systems testing.
• Validate equipment performance, sequence of operations, and operational documentation before handover.
• Coordinate customer installations and power deployments with engineering and construction teams.
• Review and adhere to SOPs, MOPs, ERP procedures, and Change Management processes.
• Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance while safeguarding critical loads.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, electrical regulations, and operational standards.
• Support ISO, certification, and internal audit programs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reliability, resilience, and operational efficiency across the facility.

Requirements

• Experience in high-availability or technically demanding environments, such as:
  • Data Centres
  • Critical Facilities
  • Power Generation
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor
  • Industrial Process Plants
  • Hospitals
  • Utilities
  • Heavy Manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a critical engineering environment.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (Bachelor/HBO or equivalent).
• NEN 3140 & NEN 3840 certification, or demonstrable High Voltage operational experience (essential).
• Knowledge of critical power, HVAC, UPS, or building services infrastructure.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, commissioning, or operational engineering.
• Proficient in both Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between Data Centre locations (10–25%).

What We Offer

• €70,000–€80,000 Basic Salary
• OTE €95,000+
• Paid Overtime
• 10% Personal Bonus
• 10% Company Bonus
• Company Car or Mileage Allowance
• Employee Share Scheme
• Pension
• Voluntary Health Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday
• 8% Holiday Allowance
• €5,250 Annual Training & Development Budget

Why Join?

You will be part of a business investing significantly in its European expansion, offering genuine career progression, exposure to state-of-the-art hyperscale infrastructure, and the chance to work with leading technical specialists in the industry. If you want to advance your career within one of Europe's fastest-growing data center organizations, I would love to have a confidential conversation with you. Apply now or send me a direct message to discuss the opportunity in confidence.