Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

• Listed: 24 Aug 2025
• MEP Consultancy
• Dublin

My client is an award-winning, highly innovative M&E Engineering Consultancy seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to undertake design work and technical project coordination in their Dublin office.

The successful candidate will lead a busy team providing design and technical services on industry-leading Data Centre developments.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Lead the electrical services design for various Data Centre projects from concept to completion.
• Specification and design of electrical building services systems.
• Conduct continuous design and installation quality checks and control.
• Provide detailed tender packages, reports, analysis, and recommendations.
• Develop project scope with the design team and client.
• Uphold electrical design standards within the organization.
• Mentor engineering staff.
• Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS, and EN standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Knowledge of other engineering analysis software is an advantage.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• At least 9+ years of electrical building services consultancy design experience, preferably with data centers, industrial, or high-tech developments.
• Chartered status is a plus.
• Experience with Revit, electrical layouts, and systems.
• Familiarity with structural, architectural, and electrical models.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS, and EN standards.

Benefits:

• €65,000 to €85,000 depending on experience.
• 9-day fortnight, flexitime, pension scheme.
• Company laptop, travel expenses, travel tax or bike schemes.
• Training, mentoring, and support for chartership.
• Company-paid professional subscriptions.
• Social activities, subsidized gym membership, parental leave, healthcare checks, and vaccinations.

To register your interest, please send your CV to Jennie Hoare at . For more information, contact me at or 1 .

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