Design Engineer

PE Global; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global seeks an experienced Design Engineer to join the Vaasa project team, coordinating Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP design across the lifecycle of large data centre initiatives in Europe. The role offers full-time permanency on a rotation roster, with no visa sponsorship provided.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in Engineering or similar and at least 3 years in design engineering within construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a design engineering role within construction or building services.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design teams on construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development and coordination of design solutions across all project disciplines.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders on design-related activities.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure design intent is understood and implemented on site.
• Assist in managing RFIs and ensuring timely responses to technical queries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Coordination

Multidisciplinary design

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

PE Global are delighted to be working with a very good client of ours who are dedicated data centre delivery partner providing turnkey solutions to our clients, headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe.

Our client has grown to become the leading and most trusted company in our sector and is the only dedicated Data Centre delivery partner in Europe.

They are currently constructing multiple turnkey data centre projects in 7 different European countries, equating to over 430 MW of IT load in flight.

We are currently seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our project team in Vaasa, Finland. This role will be responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of design solutions across Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP disciplines, ensuring designs are compliant, coordinated, and aligned with project requirements. This is a full time permanent contract operating on a shift rotational roster.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship on offer, candidates must have a valid EU or UK passport, or have the appropriate working permit visa.

Requirements

• Support the development and coordination of design solutions across all project disciplines
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Assist in ensuring design deliverables meet project specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders on design-related activities
• Participate in Design Meetings, Coordination Meetings, and Project Reviews
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure design intent is understood and implemented on site
• Assist in managing RFIs and ensuring timely responses to technical queries
• Support the review and approval process for technical submittals and design documentation
• Ensure effective coordination between CSA and MEP design elements
• Identify and assist in resolving design, technical, and coordination issues
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support commercial teams by identifying design-related risks and potential variations

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in a design engineering role within construction or building services
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams on construction projects
• Good understanding of design principles, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit or similar)
• Strong organisational and communication skill
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous
• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported