Senior Project Engineer - Electrical, Data Centre Retrofit

Job Description

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

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

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\n

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• Electrical Building Services Design
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• Live Data Centre Environments
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• Project Management
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• AutoCAD and Revit MEP Proficiency
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• Chartered Engineer Status
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ATS Optimization KeywordsHard Skills\n

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

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• Client Liaison
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• Mentoring
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• Quality Assurance
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• Innovation Leadership
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• Risk Mitigation
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Certifications & Qualifications\n

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
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• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
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• Chartered Engineer Status
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Industry Keywords\n

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• IEC Standards
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• CIBSE Standards
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• BS Standards
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• IS Standards
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• EN Standards
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• LEED
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• BREEAM
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• EU Energy Efficiency Directive
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• BMS Integration
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• EPMS Integration
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Tools & Technologies\n

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