Electrical Design Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; The Municipal District of Dundalk; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Dundalk-based team supporting data center projects. You will develop electrical design drawings, specify plant and cabling routes, and contribute to tender packages.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate with the design, contracts, and commissioning teams to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role offers opportunities to grow within a progressive, dynamic company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design drawings, plant selections, cabling routes and installation specifications throughout all stages of a project.
• Develop project-specific BMS control panel drawings and descriptions of operation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with contracts managers and commissioning teams to support the commissioning process and optimise BMS controls.

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Application Deadline: 17 September 2026

Department: Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dundalk

Reporting To: Head of Design

Description

Team Overview: The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction.

Role Overview: Due to continued growth we are looking to add to a further Electrical Design Engineer to support the continued growth of our Data Center projects. This position offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company.

Job Title | Electrical Design Engineer

Location | Dundalk

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to | Head of Design

What You'll be Doing

The role involves preparing electrical design drawings, plant selections, cabling routes and installation specifications throughout all stages of a project, from concept through to tender, construction and completion. It also includes developing project-specific BMS control panel drawings and descriptions of operation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards, and attending design meetings as required. The position requires close collaboration with contracts managers and commissioning teams to support the commissioning process and optimise BMS controls, alongside maintaining professional relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities. Additional duties may be required as directed.