Remote Global Lead Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

QCS Staffing; Ireland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Lead Electrical Engineer role with QCS Staffing focused on data centre power architectures and high-profile projects. This remote position allows working from Ireland on a permanent contract while leading cross-regional engineering teams and defining technical direction.

You will engage clients, guide pre-construction concepts, and drive standardisation across global projects, bringing senior stakeholder influence and deep expertise in 400kV, MV/LV, UPS, and protection systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive data centre electrical engineering experience within hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments.
• Expert knowledge of power systems including 400kV infrastructure, substations, MV/LV distribution, UPS, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Strong background in pre-construction, concept engineering, technical bids, and feasibility studies.
• Proven ability to engage with clients and senior stakeholders while providing technical leadership across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead global electrical engineering strategy for data centre projects, acting as the primary power systems SME.
• Develop and review electrical concepts, power architectures, and critical infrastructure designs during pre-construction phases.
• Support client engagements, technical workshops, bids, and stakeholder meetings on complex electrical matters.
• Mentor regional engineering teams and drive engineering best practice and standardisation globally.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Pre-construction

Client engagement

Job description

Global Lead Electrical Engineer role with QCS Staffing focused on data centre power architectures and high-profile projects. This remote position allows working from Ireland on a permanent contract while leading cross-regional engineering teams and defining technical direction.

You will engage clients, guide pre-construction concepts, and drive standardisation across global projects, bringing senior stakeholder influence and deep expertise in 400kV, MV/LV, UPS, and protection systems.