Senior Project Engineer – Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

9-day fortnight

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Chartership support

Training & development

Wellness & social activities

Job summary

NRL in Dublin is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Electrical to lead live data centre retrofit upgrades, delivering complex electrical build services within mission-critical environments. You will manage design strategies, outages, capacity unlocks and provide technical leadership across projects in Europe.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern, a salary of €75,000–€85,000 per year, and a clear path towards Chartered Engineer status through mentoring and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in building services engineering, with 3+ years in data centre projects.
• Proven track record delivering electrical upgrades within live environments.
• Expertise in LV/MV distribution, UPS, busbars and standby generation.
• Knowledge of IEC, CIBSE, BS, IS and EN standards; commissioning familiarity.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services upgrades in live data centre environments.
• Develop retrofit design strategies including outages and resilience design.
• Conduct due diligence on existing facilities and capacity unlocks.
• Prepare electrical design drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Manage scope, budget and programme while mitigating live-environment risks.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Drive innovation in live-environment retrofit delivery models.

Skills

Data centre projects

Project leadership

Electrical design

Live operation environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Bluebeam

ETAP

Amtech

DIALux

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)Summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy in Dublin as a Senior Project Engineer - Electrical, working on complex, mission-critical data centre retrofit projects. This role is perfect for someone with extensive experience in building services design, who thrives in live operational environments and enjoys leading high-profile electrical upgrade projects. In return, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects across Europe and enjoy a supportive, flexible working culture.

Salary

€75,000 - €85,000 per year

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid role based in Dublin, with flexible working options and occasional travel to European project sites.

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy recognised for delivering innovative and technically challenging projects across the data centre sector. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking approach to engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and delivery of electrical building services upgrades within live data centre environments.
• Develop and manage retrofit-specific design strategies, incorporating system tie-ins, outage planning, and resilience design.
• Conduct or oversee technical due diligence on existing facilities, including capacity unlock assessments.
• Prepare and review detailed electrical design drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Manage project scope, budget, and programme while mitigating risks and live-environment constraints.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and contractors, ensuring seamless project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Drive innovation in live-environment engineering and continuous improvement of retrofit delivery models.

Must-have Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in building services engineering, with at least 3 years in mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Proven track record in delivering electrical upgrades within live operational environments.
• Expertise in LV/MV power distribution, UPS systems, busbar upgrades, and standby generation.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, CIBSE, BS, IS, and EN standards, plus familiarity with commissioning procedures.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is an advantage.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Bluebeam, and ETAP/Amtech/DIALux.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS integration and smart building systems.
• Familiarity with Irish and EU building regulations and energy efficiency standards.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working options, including a 9-day fortnight working schedule.
• 20 days of annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Support for Chartership and paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular training, mentoring, and continued development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised social activities and wellness support.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.