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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical (Data Centres)

9 day fortnightHybrid · Dublin, Ireland

About the job:

As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer at Ethos, you will work within Data Centre sector. Have a thorough grasp of electrical design and engineering techniques. With a confidence in working independently and in support of the team, ensuring successful completion of designs to 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