Senior Electrical Engineer - Design - Data Centres

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Dublin 2
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Mechanical And Electrical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    65k to 85k DOE
  • Closing date

    15 Mar 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer - Design - Data Centres (Building Services Experience Required)

Your New Company
Your new company is an award-winning, leading consultancy in Ireland and Europe. For 20 years, they have held an excellent reputation for delivering industry-leading designs and engineering solutions. They have a superb record in the design of sustainable concepts across all sectors of the building industry, with this being assisted by the latest building simulation software.
They are currently hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer with proven experience in the design of Data Centres to join their expanding team, which is facilitated by their relocation to a new, bespoke office in the heart of Dublin.

Your New Role
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead Data Centre projects in EMEA. Their lead engineers are client-facing and manage project delivery from conception all the way through to completion / client handover. The candidate must be technically proficient in their Electrical expertise field and have a wider knowledge base of other disciplines such as Electrical, BMS/EPMS, Security and CSA.
As the role is client and design team principal facing, the candidate must have excellent communication skills and must be well-organised and competent in project design planning to meet their client’s deliverable expectations. The candidate will manage a team of support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators to meet their objectives.

Additional responsibilities:
  • Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept stage to completion
  • Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems
  • Continuous Design & Installation Quality Checks and Control
  • Provide fully detailed tender packages / tender report / analysis / recommendations
  • Develop project scope with design team / client
  • Uphold the electrical design standards within the organisation.
  • Mentoring of engineering staff


What You Need to Succeed
  • Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential
  • 7+ years of experience as an Engineer
  • Electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques
  • Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS and EN Standards.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Software
  • Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT
  • Any other engineering analysis software is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
  • Be capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from the management team.
  • Experience leading and coordinating an engineering team to successfully deliver project
  • Liaise with clients, architects and project managers
  • Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies

What You Get in Return
  • Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
  • A state-of-the-art office in Dublin 2 designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.
  • A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
  • Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
  • Flexible working times
  • 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
  • Pension Scheme
  • Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
  • Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
  • Regular training/mentoring / further college support
  • Support for Chartership
  • Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
  • A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
  • Paid Statutory Leaves
  • Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
  • Gym / Fitness membership
  • Bonus referral scheme
  • Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

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