Electrical Discipline Lead(Semiconductor)

DPS Group Global; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Electrical Discipline Lead to drive electrical design across large-scale projects from datacentres to nanotechnology facilities. You will manage a team, set design standards, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and compliance with project requirements.

The role involves coordinating with clients, preparing engineering studies, and delivering robust electrical solutions that meet robust industrial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in design of electrical systems in high-technology facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Global Electrical SME for Arcadis, leading electrical design strategy across advanced technology projects.
• Direct and oversee electrical design tasks for MV/LV power distribution, cleanrooms, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop scopes of work based on URS, reviews, and client engagement; prepare studies and schematic layouts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to group standards and design methodologies.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EasyPower

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Electrical Discipline Lead

About Arcadis Arcadis is the worlds 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 worlds most complex challenges.

Electrical Discipline Lead

About Arcadis Arcadis is the worlds 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 worlds most complex challenges.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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, youll 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 workstreamsAge, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Racewe foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.

Join Arcadis. Create a legacy.