Senior Engineer - Electrical (Data Centres)

Ethos

Dublin

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

Pension Scheme

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Gym/ Fitness allowance

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Job summary

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across EMEA. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead Data Centre projects, be client facing, and manage delivery from concept to handover.

You will be technically proficient in electrical engineering with knowledge across disciplines and strong communication skills. The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating with BIM technicians, and upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
Be capable of leading on projects with minimal input from management.
Experience leading & coordinating engineering teams to successful delivery.
Liaise with clients, architects and project managers.
Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS and EN standards.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept to completion.
Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems.
Conduct Design & Installation Quality Checks and Control.
Provide fully detailed tender packages / Tender report / analysis / recommendations.
Develop project scope with design team / client.
Uphold the Electrical design standards within the organisation.
Mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Standards knowledge

Education

BEng Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

Job description

About Ethos

Ethos is a collaborative team of engineers, consultants, and creative thinkers designing and delivering data centre and energy infrastructure across the world's most dynamic markets. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we combine technical expertise, creativity, and integrated delivery to lead complex, mission-critical projects. Built on strong relationships, clear leadership, and a can-do mindset, Ethos is entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding our capabilities and taking on increasingly high-impact projects across EMEA and beyond. Sustainability guides how we design, collaborate, and deliver, creating innovative solutions and lasting value for our clients and communities — making Performance Made Possible.

About The Job

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead Data Centre projects in EMEA. Our lead engineers are client facing and manage a project delivery from conception all the way through to completion / client handover. The candidate must be technically proficient in their Electrical expertise field and have a wider level knowledge base of other disciplines such as Electrical, BMS/EPMS, Security and CSA. The candidate must be able to work on their own initiative. As the role is client and design team principal facing, the candidate must have excellent communication skills both verbal (English language) and written. The candidate must be well organised and be competent in project design planning to meet our client’s deliverable expectations. The candidate will manage a team of support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators to meet their objectives. It is expected that the lead engineer mentor support engineers for their professional development. Quality is core to our principals; the lead engineer will ensure that all deliverables align with our quality assurance systems prior to client issue.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept stage to completion.
Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems.
Continuous Design & Installation Quality Checks and Control.
Provide fully detailed tender packages / Tender report / analysis / recommendations.
Develop project scope with design team / client.
Uphold the Electrical design standards within the organisation.
Mentoring of engineering staff.

About You

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineer, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience as an electrical engineer
Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
Be capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from management team
Experience leading & coordinate engineering team to successful deliver project
Liaise with clients, architects and project managers
Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
Champion of the Ethos Electrical design process and engineering techniques.
Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS and EN Standards.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Software
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCad and REVIT
Any other engineering analysis software is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Join collaborative leaders – Work alongside experienced, approachable professionals who combine technical excellence with calm, supportive leadership.
Make a real impact – Contribute to mission-critical infrastructure projects that support the digital and energy transition across EMEA and beyond.
Grow with us – As a rapidly growing consultancy, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build your career.
Shape a more sustainable future – Sustainability isn't an initiative—it's embedded in every project, every discipline, and every decision we make.

We offer

Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.

Benefits