Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres

Traffit; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffit in Ireland is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical systems for data centres and mission-critical projects in Ireland and international markets. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver robust power distribution, control, ICT, security and fire-detection designs.

The role emphasizes design development, technical reviews, and compliance with Building Regulations, EN/IEC standards and BS 7671, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ electrical design experience.
• Experience in data centres, pharmaceuticals, industrial facilities or other mission-critical environments.
• Good understanding of electrical power systems and design principles.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing electrical designs for data centre and mission-critical projects.
• Supporting the design of power distribution, control, ICT, security, monitoring and fire-detection systems.
• Producing calculations, specifications, technical reports and design documentation.
• Carrying out electrical system studies using appropriate engineering software.
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, CSA, BIM and construction teams.
• Supporting technical discussions with clients, vendors and contractors.
• Participating in design reviews, value-engineering exercises and technical problem-solving.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, EN/IEC standards, ETCI or BS 7671 requirements and project specifications.
• Maintaining accurate engineering records and supporting quality-assurance processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

EPLAN P8

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres

Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centres

Location: Dublin or Limerick, Ireland
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required

Important – Please Read Before Applying

You must have:

A good command of English

The legal right to work in Ireland or EU citizenship

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to develop your career on complex data centre and mission-critical projects?

We are seeking a technically strong engineer to support the design and delivery of advanced electrical systems for major projects in Ireland and international markets. You will work alongside experienced engineering professionals, multidisciplinary project teams, clients and specialist contractors.

The Role

You will contribute to the engineering, design and coordination of electrical systems from design development through technical review and project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing electrical designs for data centre and mission-critical projects.

Supporting the design of power distribution, control, ICT, security, monitoring and fire-detection systems.

Producing calculations, specifications, technical reports and design documentation.

Carrying out electrical system studies using appropriate engineering software.

Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, CSA, BIM and construction teams.

Supporting technical discussions with clients, vendors and contractors.

Participating in design reviews, value-engineering exercises and technical problem-solving.

Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, EN/IEC standards, ETCI or BS 7671 requirements and project specifications.

Maintaining accurate engineering records and supporting quality-assurance processes.

What We’re Looking For

A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.

Approximately 3–5 years’ electrical design experience.

Experience in data centres, pharmaceuticals, industrial facilities or other mission-critical environments.

Good understanding of electrical power systems and design principles.

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

A methodical approach and excellent attention to detail.

Confidence working with clients, vendors, contractors and project stakeholders.

Ability to travel when required.

Experience with some of the following would be advantageous:

Amtech

ETAP

EPLAN P8

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Revit or Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Membership of Engineers Ireland, IET or another relevant professional body would be beneficial. Candidates working towards professional accreditation or chartership are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

Exposure to major data centre and mission-critical projects.

Opportunities to develop your technical and project-delivery experience.

Collaboration with experienced international engineering teams.

A competitive employment package based on experience.