Electrical Design Lead – Data Centre (Remote)

Eaton Corporation; Dublin; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible working: remote options and k

Internal promotion opportunities

Learning via Eaton University

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Design & Engineering Lead (Electrical) for its Data Centres in Ireland. The role combines hands-on electrical design leadership with client-facing engagement across EMEA, including travel up to 30% to Dublin and customer sites.

You will steer complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring design quality and innovative solutions. Reporting to the EMEA Director of Engineering, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, uphold standards, mentor

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution, transformers, UPS systems, and standby generation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards and best practices.
• Value engineering and innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Manager on data centre projects, leading electrical design from concept to construction support.
• Provide technical leadership and ownership of critical design aspects for mission critical facilities.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs within a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team.
• Review and approve electrical designs, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Attend client, contractor, and Eaton internal meetings as client-facing technical lead.
• Lead value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision making.
• Participate in site visits and resolve electrical installation and commissioning matters.
• Collaborate with project management, commercial, and construction teams.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Stakeholder management

Client-facing

Mentoring

Value engineering

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Design & Engineering Lead (Electrical) for its Data Centres in Ireland. The role combines hands-on electrical design leadership with client-facing engagement across EMEA, including travel up to 30% to Dublin and customer sites.

You will steer complex projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring design quality and innovative solutions. Reporting to the EMEA Director of Engineering, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, uphold standards, mentor