Lead Electrical Engineer – Container Electrical Equipment & Software Requirements (m/w/d)

Location: Austria; flexible remote working model available. Engineering department based in Jenbach.

Company

hirify.global provides decentralized and modular power generation systems for data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy, and gas compression under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands.

What you will do

• Own the electrical equipment scope and installation concepts for containerized product developments, complex project-specific designs, and cost-out initiatives.
• Define and manage software requirements for container and Balance of Plant systems, coordinating system-owner inputs and maintaining specifications in Codebeamer.
• Lead electrical interfaces for new product introductions with packaging partners, customers, and manufacturing teams.
• Represent the Container Platform Team in new product introduction project reviews.
• Develop electrical wiring diagrams for turnkey containerized power plant solutions.
• Drive supplier qualification, including RFQ preparation, technical evaluations, and validation tests.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering at Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Technical College/HTL level.
• Proven experience with Jenbacher gas engine technology and electrical system design for power generation applications.
• Hands-on experience with EPLAN P8 and PLC programming.
• Strong project management and technical leadership skills, including cross-functional coordination.
• Fluent English is required. German language skills are advantageous.
• Collaborative, self-driven, solution-oriented, and communicative approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovative and international working environment.
• Remote and flexible working time model.
• Health We Care program, including company sports activities.
• Moving cost support and transportation cost support according to company policy.
• Public transport station located close to the workplace.
• Company canteen and access to outdoor sports and leisure activities in the Alps.