Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centres - South Dublin

Office Location : South Dublin

Employment Type : Permanent or Contract rates available

Work Location :  Office based / Hybrid

Pay : €70k - €90k depending on experience

Experience : 6+ years in design consultancy

Visa : EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading multi-disciplined engineering consultancy providing design, fire safety and technical services to a range of sectors including; Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Residential, Government & Commercial build.

They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong consultancy background to join their multi-disciplinary MEP team delivering large-scale mission-critical data centre projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for LV electrical design, compliance assurance, and technical coordination across a fast-paced site.

Lead or support the design, review, and coordination of LV electrical systems including :

LV distribution boards and switchgear

UPS systems and associated battery solutions

Diesel generators (coordination and interface design only)

Power factor correction, surge protection, earthing, and bonding

General lighting, emergency lighting, and external lighting

Small power and ELV systems (e.g., access control, CCTV)

Coordinate with HV contractors / vendors for design interface (e.g., AVK, Aggreko)

Prepare and review :

Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

Load schedules

Containment and cable routing layouts

Compliance specifications

Participate in WS4 / WS5 validation and ensure technical compliance with BCaR and client specs

Attend weekly site coordination meetings and resolve design queries in real time

Liaise with contractors, the M&E lead, and cross-discipline teams to ensure clean interface design and implementation

Contribute to compliance letters, RFI closeout, and technical documentation

Support end-user acceptance and approval processes

Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement in documentation standards

Job Requirements

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 6 years’ experience in an electrical design consultancy

Experience with data centres or critical infrastructure projects is required

Deep knowledge of :

LV power distribution

UPS / generator topologies (N, N+1, 2N)

Compliance with BCaR, ET101 / ETCI, EN, and IEC standards

Familiar with electrical design tools and workflows :

AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, Dialux, etc.

Zutec or similar for QA (a plus)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Right to work in Ireland (Stamp 4, EU passport, or equivalent)

Package

70k - €90k DOE, contract rates also available

21 days annual leave per annum

Company provided smart phone

Company provided laptop

Corporate branded PPE

Membership of relevant industry institutes / professional bodies