Electrical Engineer

Dillon Engineering Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services in Ireland seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead the design of building electrical systems for complex facilities, including semiconductor and data centre projects. You will organize tasks, manage scope, budget and schedule, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEC and local codes while delivering high-quality construction documentation.

Strong collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and hands-on design software experience are essential to

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the design of building electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge and application of IEC and relevant local building/specialty codes.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise, assign, and delegate electrical design tasks to support construction documents.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions.
• Take responsibility for electrical design deliverables and construction documentation.
• Review submittals for alignment with design intent and contract requirements.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

IEC knowledge

English communication

Project coordination

Mentorship

Education

Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit or BIM software

EasyPower

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Job description

This is a challenging opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative and coordinated team. The role will focus on delivering projects within semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other advanced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, assign, and delegate engineering and design tasks to support the production of construction documents alongside a team of engineers and designers
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet defined objectives
• Collaborate in real time with multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions
• Take responsibility for 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 systems
• Lighting, grounding, and process heating systems
• Standby generators and UPS systems for critical power applications
• Support site selection and due diligence activities during early project phases
• Conduct field activities, including observation of construction works
• Review construction submittals to ensure alignment with design intent and contract requirements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers on a project basis

Requirements

• Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design of building electrical systems
• Strong knowledge and application of IEC and relevant local building/specialty codes
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Experience

• 5 + years’ experience in electrical design within building services
• Experience in semiconductor or other advanced manufacturing facility design
• Experience with semiconductor tool installation and data centre design
• Knowledge of ATEX requirements

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Revit or other BIM software
• Experience with electrical design software such as EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools

**Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered.**