Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, Data Centre Retrofit

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dublin is seeking an experienced electrical engineering lead to design and deliver live data centre upgrades, including LV/MV power distribution, UPS, and generator integration. You will manage retrofit strategies, tie-ins to live systems, and resilience planning to minimize downtime.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and contractors, and contribute to proposals and technical strategies for retrofit opportunities across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in electrical building services design for live data centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical upgrades in live data centres, including M&E upgrades and capacity increases.

Skills

Electrical Design

Live Data Centres

Project Management

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Chartered Engineer

BMS/EPMS

IEC/CIBSE

LEED/BREEAM

Power Distribution

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng.

Masters in Electrical Eng.

Tools

ETAP

Amtech

DIALux

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services upgrades within live data centre environments, including M&E upgrades, capacity increases, technology refreshes, phased refurbishments, and lifecycle replacements.
• Develop and manage retrofit-specific design strategies, including tie-ins to live systems, redundancy planning, outage and staging strategies, and resilience design.
• Conduct or oversee technical due diligence of existing data centre facilities, including capacity unlock assessments (power, cooling, and white space).
• Prepare and review detailed design drawings, schematics, schedules, technical reports, and tender documentation.
• Manage project scope, budget, programme, and contracts — identifying and mitigating scope creep, risks, and live‑environment constraints.
• Liaise directly with clients (hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise operators), contractors, and vendors to ensure project goals are achieved with zero operational disruption.
• Drive quality assurance and governance across all assigned projects, adhering to WAP/PTW protocols in live environments.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and graduate staff within the retrofit workstream.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and technical strategies for retrofit opportunities across EMEA.
• Champion innovation in live-environment engineering and contribute to the continuous improvement of Ethos’ retrofit delivery model.
• Lead electrical system tie‑in strategies for live power distribution upgrades, including UPS changeovers, busbar modifications, and generator integration in operational environments.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in electrical building services design for live data centre environments, including LV/MV power distribution, UPS systems, standby generation, busbar upgrades, and life safety systems.
• Experience delivering electrical upgrades within operational mission‑critical facilities — including live switchgear replacements, UPS changeovers, and phased distribution upgrades.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; experience with ETAP, Amtech, or DIALux for calculations.
• Excellent understanding of IEC, CIBSE, BS, IS, and EN standards applied to retrofit and live‑environment projects.
• Experience producing single‑line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings for complex electrical retrofit scopes.
• Familiarity with commissioning, power system coordination studies, and compliance documentation for live data centre upgrades.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in building services engineering, with at least 3 years focused on data centre or mission‑critical projects.
• Demonstrable experience working in live, operational data centre environments — including brownfield upgrades, M&E replacements, or phased refurbishments.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards Chartership) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Irish and EU building regulations; knowledge of LEED/BREEAM and the EU Energy Efficiency Directive is an advantage.
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS integration and smart building systems within mission‑critical environments is advantageous.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical building services design for live data centre environments, focusing on LV/MV power distribution, UPS systems, and compliance with relevant standards. Proven ability to manage complex retrofit projects, ensuring operational continuity and adherence to safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Building Services Design
• Live Data Centre Environments
• Project Management
• AutoCAD and Revit MEP Proficiency
• Chartered Engineer Status

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• LV/MV Power Distribution
• UPS Systems
• Standby Generation
• Busbar Upgrades
• Technical Drawings
• Single-Line Diagrams
• Commissioning
• Power System Coordination Studies
• Compliance Documentation
• Retrofit Design Strategies

Soft Skills

• Client Liaison
• Mentoring
• Quality Assurance
• Innovation Leadership
• Risk Mitigation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer Status

Industry Keywords

• IEC Standards
• CIBSE Standards
• BS Standards
• IS Standards
• EN Standards
• LEED
• BREEAM
• EU Energy Efficiency Directive
• BMS Integration
• EPMS Integration

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office
• ETAP
• Amtech
• DIALux