Lead Electrical Engineer

DPS Group Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Ireland is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead design for high-technology facilities, including semiconductor MV/LV, datacentres and cleanrooms. You will direct electrical design work, mentor engineers, perform field observations and ensure quality across design and construction phases.

You will collaborate with multidiscipline teams to deliver complex, state-of-the-art projects for global clients, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, international firm.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant experience including design-lead roles.
• Experience with MV/LV and high-tech facilities electrical systems.
• Proficiency with EasyPower/SKM Powertools software.
• ATEX experience and knowledge of electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Be the global SME, leading and controlling the electrical design.
• Direct performance of engineering tasks for MV/LV and facilities.
• Prepare scope of work, URS reviews, and design development.
• Develop system sequences of operation and diagrams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Communication skills

Load calculations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

EasyPower/SKM Powertools

Job description

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.

Lead Electrical Engineer

Position summary:

This challenging position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data centre facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today.

Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites.

Key Technical Responsibilities:

• Be the Global Subject-Matter-Expert (SME), leading and controlling the design for Electrical systems.
• Direct the performance of engineering tasks by other discipline team members for the design of Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, systems for high technology facilities including cleanrooms, general manufacturing/process facilities, datacentres and institutional facilities.
• Writes scope of work for Electrical design based on preliminary review, User requirement Specifications (URS’s)and client meetings.
• Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyse operation of existing systems.
• Are responsible for up front site selection and due diligence activities.
• Exercise judgment in developing plans or alternatives and work with teams to assure quality plans.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with the intent of contract and design documents.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to project electrical engineers and designers on a project-by-project basis.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Direct the use of Easypower/ SKM Power tools software to design, optimize and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Develop system sequences of operation and line diagrams.

Education & Experience:

• Third level degree in a relevant Electrical Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in with several years as design discipline lead with a preferable knowledge of systems integrations within a semiconductor/high technology environment. Having Experience ideally in: Semi-conductor MV/ LV and general electrical systems, data centre/mission critical facility or manufacturing project experience.
• Be able to provide load calculation, size and specific switchgear, switchboard and panel board and motors.
• Experience with Easy power/SKM Powertools software.
• ATEX Experience
• Experience in application of National Rules for Electrical Installations (ET101) and applicable local building/specialty codes
• Leadership skills, with a view to managing people;

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, maximize 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 foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future