Senior Project Engineer - Electrical (Data Centres)

Ethos Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Pension Scheme

20-25 days holidays

Subsidised Health Insurance

Gym / Fitness membership

Job summary

Ethos Engineering seeks a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical services design in the Data Centre sector. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience and a strong grasp of electrical design and standards.

The role involves producing detailed schematics, managing specifications for electrical building services, and mentoring junior engineers. Ethos promotes technical excellence and personal wellbeing through flexible working and professional support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Senior Engineer.
• Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards.
• Confident working independently and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Services design across a variety of projects.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Produce detailed schematics and budgets for clients.

Skills

Electrical design and engineering techniques

Electrical building services design

Project leadership

Microsoft Office

Autocad

Dialux

Amtech

REVIT

Communication skills

Education

Honours Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autocad

Dialux

Amtech

REVIT

Job description

About the job

As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer at Ethos, you will work within the Data Centre sector. You must have a thorough grasp of electrical design and engineering techniques and be confident working independently and supporting the team to ensure successful completion of designs that meet construction timelines and requirements.

About you

• Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential
• 10+ years as a Senior Engineer
• Must have electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques
• Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards
• Working knowledge of Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT an advantage
• Confident leading projects from the concept stage to completion
• Communicative and able to liaise with clients, architects, and project managers
• Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Your day-to-day activities

• Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects
• Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors
• Produce detailed schematics
• Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation
• Mentor junior engineering staff
• Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion
• Tender report/analysis/recommendations
• Develop project scope with the design team/client
• Confidently use Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT
• Produce budgets and reports for clients
• Attend site visits
• Take lead on projects with minimal input from the management team

Benefits

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

Why Join Us?

At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.

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.

Company Description

Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.

Our Charter

• We believe in strong human relationships
• We believe clear leadership lights the path
• We believe sustainability is non‑negotiable
• We believe a can‑do mindset can move mountains
• We believe in a relentless focus on delivery

Our Tagline

Performance Made Possible