Design Engineer

Winthrop Technologies; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career progression opportunities

Competitive salary packages

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading data centre construction firm is seeking a Design Engineer in Finland to support the development and delivery of high-quality design solutions. This role involves coordinating project designs, producing design drawings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong design coordination and communication skills. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in design engineering within construction or engineering consultancy.
• Experience on large-scale projects like data centres or industrial developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in project designs from concept to construction.
• Produce and coordinate design drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with internal teams for coordinated designs.

Skills

Design coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Organizational skills

BIM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our growing design team. Reporting to the Design Manager, the Design Engineer will support the development, coordination, and delivery of high‑quality design solutions on a major data centre project in Finland.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in the development and coordination of project designs from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Produce, review, and coordinate design drawings, calculations, and specifications in line with project requirements and relevant standards.
• Liaise with internal design teams, BIM teams, and external consultants to ensure coordinated and clash‑free designs.
• Assist with the Technical Submittal (TS) process, ensuring submissions align with project specifications and programme requirements.
• Respond to design queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the preparation and review of documentation and revisions.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and internal reviews.
• Support change management processes by identifying design changes and assessing impacts on cost, programme, and constructability.
• Ensure design deliverables comply with quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of as‑built drawings, O&M documentation, and final handover requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years' experience in a design engineering role within construction, engineering consultancy, or contracting environments.
• Experience on large‑scale projects such as data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical, or commercial developments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and construction methodologies.
• Experience working with BIM and digital construction tools is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented, and solution‑focused approach.

Benefits

• Work with a market leader in the Data centre Construction industry.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high‑growth sector.
• Long‑term career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• Competitive salary packages.

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer.