Senior Project Engineer – Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)

Senior Project Engineer – Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)


Summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy in Dublin as a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, working on complex, mission-critical data centre retrofit projects. This role is perfect for someone with extensive experience in building services design, who thrives in live operational environments and enjoys leading high-profile electrical upgrade projects. In return, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects across Europe and enjoy a supportive, flexible working culture.


Salary

€75,000 – €85,000 per year

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid role based in Dublin, with flexible working options and occasional travel to European project sites.

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy recognised for delivering innovative and technically challenging projects across the data centre sector. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and delivery of electrical building services upgrades within live data centre environments.
• Develop and manage retrofit-specific design strategies, incorporating system tie-ins, outage planning, and resilience design.
• Conduct or oversee technical due diligence on existing facilities, including capacity unlock assessments.
• Prepare and review detailed electrical design drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Manage project scope, budget, and programme while mitigating risks and live-environment constraints.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and contractors, ensuring seamless project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Drive innovation in live-environment engineering and continuous improvement of retrofit delivery models.

Must-have Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in building services engineering, with at least 3 years in mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Proven track record in delivering electrical upgrades within live operational environments.
• Expertise in LV/MV power distribution, UPS systems, busbar upgrades, and standby generation.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, CIBSE, BS, IS, and EN standards, plus familiarity with commissioning procedures.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is an advantage.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Bluebeam, and ETAP/Amtech/DIALux.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS integration and smart building systems.
• Familiarity with Irish and EU building regulations and energy efficiency standards.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working options, including a 9-day fortnight working schedule.
• 20 days of annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Support for Chartership and paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular training, mentoring, and continued development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised social activities and wellness support.

Apply Now

If you have the technical expertise and leadership experience to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a consultancy delivering innovative engineering solutions across Europe.

 

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