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.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.