Senior Electrical Engineer - Design - Data Centres
JOB_24379871089963Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin 2Working Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical And Electrical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
65k to 85k DOEClosing 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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