Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer | Data Centres | Dublin or Limerick

Location: Dublin or Limerick, Ireland

Travel: Domestic and international travel required

Salary: €55,000–€70,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

Ready to take your electrical engineering career to the next level?

We are looking for an ambitious and technically capable Electrical Design Engineer to join an experienced engineering team working on major hyperscale data centre and mission-critical projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of complex electrical systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and gain exposure to high-profile projects in Ireland and internationally.

The Role:

You will support the development, coordination and delivery of electrical designs for large-scale data centre projects, ensuring that systems meet technical specifications, project requirements and applicable industry standards.

Working alongside senior engineers, project managers, clients and contractors, you will play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and reliable electrical infrastructure for mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver electrical designs for data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Support the design of power distribution, control, ICT, security, monitoring and fire detection systems.
• Produce electrical calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate with mechanical, CSA and other engineering disciplines to ensure design integration.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, contractors and project stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Building Regulations, ETCI requirements, BS 7671 and EN/IEC standards.
• Assist with electrical system studies, design reviews, technical assessments and value engineering.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support project quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement across project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• A third-level diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately 3–5 years' experience in electrical design engineering.
• Ideally, 1–2 years' experience in data centre or mission-critical projects .
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and electrical design principles.
• Good knowledge of relevant electrical regulations, industry standards and design guidelines.
• Experience with engineering software such as Amtech, ETAP, EPLAN P8, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, AutoCAD or Revit/Navisworks.
• Familiarity with Adobe Pro, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and engaging with project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel as required.

Membership of Engineers Ireland, the IET or a similar professional body is advantageous. Candidates working towards professional accreditation or chartership are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of €55,000–€70,000 per annum , depending on experience.
• Exposure to major hyperscale data centre and mission-critical developments.
• Opportunities to work with experienced engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Domestic and international project exposure.
• Opportunities for technical development and progression towards senior engineering positions.
• The chance to build specialist expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of engineering and infrastructure.

Interested?

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer looking to develop your expertise and work on challenging data centre projects, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply today to find out more.

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