Lead Electrical Engineer (Design)

Fortivum; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortivum is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to drive the design and delivery of hyperscale data centre projects on the client side, from concept through commissioning. You will lead electrical design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and act as the main technical liaison with clients and contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and mission-critical performance.

This senior role requires strong leadership, deep power systems knowledge, and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 8+ years’ experience in large-scale or mission-critical projects (data centres preferred).
• Proven experience leading electrical design and coordination.
• Strong technical knowledge of power systems and building services integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design development, review, and approval across all project stages.
• Provide technical oversight on HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Act as the main technical interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and mission-critical performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical excellence across the team.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

HV/LV systems knowledge

Power systems expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer (Design) – Data Centre Projects (Client-Side)

Summary

Fortivum is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to drive the design and delivery of hyperscale data centre projects. This is a client-side role offering the opportunity to lead complex electrical systems across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design development, review, and approval across all project stages.
• Provide technical oversight on HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Act as the main technical interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety, and mission-critical performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical excellence across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• 8+ years’ experience in large-scale or mission-critical projects (data centres preferred).
• Proven experience leading electrical design and coordination.
• Strong technical knowledge of power systems and building services integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.