Electrical Discipline Lead

DPS Group Global; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks an Electrical Discipline Lead to drive electrical design across large-scale facilities, from datacentres to manufacturing plants. You will manage and mentor junior staff, set design standards, and collaborate withLead Engineers to deliver robust, compliant electrical solutions.

You will guide scopes, reviews, and documentation, while supporting proposals and client engagements. Strong leadership and extensive MV/LV experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in high-tech facility electrical design.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across MV/LV systems for complex facilities.
• Direct junior engineers and designers; review and approve design outputs.
• Develop scopes of work, perform design reviews, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support proposals and client presentations; contribute to business development.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Mentoring & leadership

Proposal development

Client engagement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EasyPower

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Electrical Discipline Lead

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals across 70+ countries, we are united in our mission to improve quality of life and solve the world’s most complex challenges.

Electrical Discipline Lead

Position summary:

Arcadis is seeking for a proven Electrical Discipline Lead to work with our multiple world class advanced technology clients. This individual will be responsible for working on large scale design projects from high density datacentres to nanotechnology manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will manage and direct junior staff, prepare proposals work with other Lead Engineers to develop designs, details, and specification standards, and mentor junior staff regarding technical development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Electrical Subject‑Matter Expert (SME) for Arcadis, leading and controlling electrical system design strategy across advanced technology projects.
• Direct and oversee engineering tasks performed by electrical team members for MV/LV power distribution, cleanroom electrical systems, process/manufacturing facilities, data centres, and institutional facilities.
• Develop scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary reviews, URS documentation, and client engagement.
• Prepare engineering studies, conceptual designs, and schematic layouts for new electrical systems; analyse and optimise existing systems.
• Identify emerging trends in semiconductor and data centre electrical design; maintain awareness of new technologies, codes, and industry developments.
• Contribute to the development of group standards, procedures, knowledge management systems, and best-practice design methodologies.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, man‑hour estimating, and senior‑level client presentations.
• Take responsible charge of electrical design deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of construction documentation.
• Analyse and design complex building electrical systems, including:
• Medium-and low-voltage power distribution
• Lighting, grounding, bonding, and process heating systems
• Standby generation, UPS systems, and critical power infrastructure
• Lead electrical input into site selection and due‑diligence activities.
• Exercise sound engineering judgement in developing design alternatives and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Perform field activities, including construction observation and verification of electrical installations.
• Review construction submittals for compliance with design intent and contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to electrical engineers and designers.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering and design tools to prepare electrical design documents.
• Direct the use of EasyPower / SKM Power Tools for system modelling, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop system sequences of operation, single‑line diagrams, and detailed electrical design documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8+ Years of experience in the design of mechanical systems in high technology facilities

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills‑based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we fosterinnovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.

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