Remote Design & Engineering Manager for Data Centre Projects

Eaton Corporation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working options

Internal promotion

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical) for its Data Centre Segment. You will lead electrical design on mission‑critical data centre projects, guiding concept through construction support while remaining hands‑on with critical design aspects.

Reporting to the EMEA Director of Engineering, you will mentor the DC Design & Engineering team, drive design quality, and collaborate with project management, commercial, and construction teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering services for mission‑critical facilities including MV/LV power distribution, transformers, UPS, and standby generation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with value engineering and integrating new technologies to deliver cost‑effective, resilient solutions.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of edge computing and AI is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to think strategically and drive long‑term innovation.
• Proven ability to build teams and support engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Manager on data centre projects, leading electrical design from concept to construction support and closeout.
• Remain hands on in electrical design and own critical design aspects for mission‑critical facilities.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and SMEs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage design deliverables, resources, schedules, and quality across projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentoring to the DC Design & Engineering team.
• Develop and uphold electrical design quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, reports, and specifications; facilitate peer reviews.
• Attend client, contractor, and Eaton internal meetings as client-facing technical lead.
• Lead value engineering, optioneering, and technical decision making.
• Participate in site visits to monitor electrical installation and commissioning.

Skills

Edge computing

AI

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Dublin, Ireland, seeks a Design & Engineering Manager (Electrical) for its Data Centre Segment. You will lead electrical design on mission‑critical data centre projects, guiding concept through construction support while remaining hands‑on with critical design aspects.

Reporting to the EMEA Director of Engineering, you will mentor the DC Design & Engineering team, drive design quality, and collaborate with project management, commercial, and construction teams to ensure