Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Lead

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre operator in Dublin is seeking an Electrical and I&C Lead to oversee all electrical and I&C works related to data centre projects. This role involves managing the lifecycle from procurement to commissioning while ensuring safety and quality compliance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in large-scale electrical projects, excellent contractor management skills, and a strong knowledge of QA processes. The position offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in large-scale data-centre or heavy electrical and I&C construction projects.
• Practical experience across electrical and I&C and control systems.
• Clear technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and I&C works across Phase 3 Energy Center Project.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality plans.
• Coordinate site teams and contractors for electrical and I&C delivery.

Skills

Electrical engineering

I&C systems

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

QA processes

Education

Qualified electrical and I&C engineer

Tools

BIM/CAD

Scheduling tools

Commissioning/test-reporting platforms

Job description

The Company

Echelon Data Centres was established in 2017 by the main principal of Aldgate Developments, a leading commercial property developer and owner of major commercial office buildings in Central London and Dublin. The objective was developing, operating, and owning a network of large-scale, responsibly designed, sustainably powered data centre campuses across the world to meet the rapidly expanding global demand for hyperscale data processing and storage solutions.

Echelon currently has seven data centre facilities either operational or in development across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Spain with a combined capacity of approximately 1.25GW. The recent acquisition of a prime 37‑acre site in Italy marks the next step of Echelon’s expansion into Continental Europe.

We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our function in our Site team by recruiting an experienced Electrical and I&C Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

The Role

Spans Power Delivery and Data Centre projects across campus builds; involved from design, procurement installation through to commissioning to final handover.

Lead and deliver all electrical and I&C works across the Phase 3 Energy Center Project. Own the end‑to‑end electrical and I&C lifecycle from procurement input, design input through construction, testing and handover, ensuring systems meet design intent, operational requirements, health & safety and programme milestones, in close collaboration with Power Delivery, Engineering, Commissioning and Campus teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full understanding of the Project Safety Plan and actively demonstrate commitment for promotion and implementation of same.
• Ensure full understanding of the Project Quality Plan and actively demonstrate a commitment to promotion and implementation of same.
• Provide electrical and I&C technical specification input, own development of contractor scope of work document, contractor competency assessment for pre‑award evaluation; review supplier/EPC technical proposals for compliance and constructability.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Lead to review designs for constructability, access, maintainability and operational readiness; identify and resolve design gaps prior to IFC issuance.
• Manage the scope of works across all electrical and I&C scopes including equipment, cabling, instrumentation, fire systems, and specialty services. More specifically on a power delivery project, management of scopes of work associated with gas turbines/reciprocal engines, steam turbines, HRSG/OTSGs (Steam Generator/Boilers) & associated BOP equipment, water treatment plant, cabling, associated cable racks, power management & distribution systems and Plant Control Systems.
• Manage on‑site electrical and I&C delivery—coordinate site teams and contractors, monitor workmanship quality, enforce H&S and QA processes (implement and maintain QA checks, witness critical inspections, and assure compliance with applicable codes, standards and project specifications), and drive resolution of defects and technical queries (RFIs).
• Develop and maintain the electrical and I&C programme integrated with the overall project baseline; manage resource plans, subcontractor sequencing and critical‑path activities.
• Proactively manage interfaces with Power Delivery, civil, structural, EI&C, IT/Comms, and architectural works to prevent clashes and rework.
• Verify electrical and I&C completion milestones and ensure documentation and check sheets are signed off and correctly inputted into the project software. Manage punch lists and ensure corrective actions are complete before pre‑commissioning.
• Oversee all pre‑commissioning activities executed by the contractor (assembly, insulation & continuity checks, calibrations and settings, and alignment of electrical and I&C & control systems), verify readiness of electrical and I&C equipment for energization and startup.
• Work with the Commissioning Lead to schedule and execute testing, provide input to FAT/SAT scripts, and deliver required test evidence for electrical and I&C & control equipment and as‑built records. Lead functional and capability testing of the electrical and I&C systems.
• Ensure delivery of complete handover packs (as‑built drawings, test certificates, maintenance manuals, spares lists) and support operations during acceptance and initial operations phase.
• Provide input to risk register, implement mitigation plans for specific risks, elevate unresolved high‑impact issues to the Project Manager.
• Understand project costs, change order process, input into technical variations with Commercial and Procurement, and support claims where required whilst actively helping to keep costs within budget.
• Act as the primary electrical and I&C point of contact for contractors, suppliers, internal stakeholders (Power Delivery, Engineering, Commissioning, Procurement, Operations, Campus Director) and external authorities as required.

Authorities & Accountabilities

• Accountable for delivery of the electrical and I&C scope, quality and programme within the projects assigned.
• Authority to review and accept contractor electrical and I&C submittals and shop drawings within delegated limits; elevate major technical deviations for Engineering/Commercial approval.
• Authority to issue site‑level technical directives to electrical and I&C contractors to prevent imminent safety, performance or quality risks, and to stop work where safety is compromised; escalated to project manager if unresolved.
• Assist in providing pre‑award electrical and I&C competency assessments to Procurement/Commercial and for validating contractor mobilisation readiness.

Typical Deliverables

• Electrical and I&C scope of works and technical specifications for procurement inputs.
• Electrical and I&C Completion Certificates.
• IFC‑aligned electrical and I&C implementation schedules and resource plans.
• Contractor competency assessment reports and mobilisation readiness checks.
• RFI logs, submittal review records and site inspection reports.
• Fully signed off construction test reports, ITPs and performance validation documents.
• Electrical and I&C Completion Certificates including pre‑commissioning/commissioning readiness checklists, ITPs and test evidence packages.
• Complete Electrical and I&C handover pack (as‑built, test certificates, manuals, spares lists).

Skills and Competencies

• Qualified electrical and I&C engineer with 8+ years in large‑scale data‑centre, power plant or heavy electrical and I&C construction projects.
• Proven practical experience across electrical and I&C and control systems.
• Strong contractor management, procurement input and commissioning coordination experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management, clear technical report writing, and familiarity with construction QA processes.
• Experience with BIM/CAD, scheduling tools and commissioning/test‑reporting platforms.

Echelon-DC is an inclusive organisation, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the employee selection process, please contact People and Culture Team ([e-mail]) directly.