Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical (Data Centre Retrofit)

NRL; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Chartership support

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical in Dublin to lead mechanical upgrades for live data centre projects across Europe. The role focuses on delivering safety, efficiency and innovation while managing complex retrofit programmes in live environments.

You will oversee design, coordination with clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with relevant standards, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in building services, with 3+ years in data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU regulations and standards (CIBSE/ASHRAE/BS).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of mechanical upgrades in live data centres.
• Prepare design drawings, schematics, schedules, reports, and tender docs.
• Manage scope, budgets, timelines, and contracts; mitigate live-environment risks.
• Develop retrofit strategies, including tie-ins to live systems and outage planning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and vendors for zero-disruption delivery.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure compliance with WAP/PTW protocols.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and technical strategies.

Skills

Live-environment upgrades

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

CIBSE/ASHRAE knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical

Summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy in Dublin as a Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical, where you’ll be at the forefront of critical data centre retrofit projects across Europe. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead complex mechanical upgrades in live environments, ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovation throughout delivery.

Salary

€75,000 – €85,000 per year

Location and Working Pattern

Based in Dublin with hybrid working options.

Client Overview

Our client is an award-winning engineering consultancy recognised for delivering innovative building services solutions across mission-critical sectors, including data centres and large-scale commercial projects. They are committed to technical excellence and continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of mechanical building services upgrades within live data centre environments, including M&E upgrades, capacity increases, and phased refurbishments.
• Prepare and review design drawings, schematics, schedules, technical reports, and tender documentation.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and contracts, mitigating live-environment risks.
• Develop retrofit-specific design strategies, including tie-ins to live systems, resilience planning, and outage management.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure zero-disruption project delivery.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure compliance with WAP/PTW protocols.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth within retrofit workstreams.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and technical strategies for broader business development.

Must-have Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in building services engineering, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience managing live-environment upgrades such as plant replacement and M&E upgrades.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU building regulations and standards (CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with IES, HAP, or similar analysis tools.
• Knowledge of LEED/BREEAM standards and EU Energy Efficiency Directive.
• Understanding of PUE optimisation and ESG targets.

Benefits

• Flexible working times / hybrid working.
• 20 days of annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Support for Chartership with professional subscription fees paid.
• Coverage for work-related travel expenses.
• Subsidised social activities and active social committee.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. 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. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.