Associate Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer based in Dublin, Ireland to lead electrical design initiatives within a highly specialized MEP consultancy focused on data centres and mission-critical infrastructure. The candidate will have substantial influence from day one and engage with large-scale power infrastructure projects tailored to hyperscale clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete electrical design process from concept through to commissioning stages.
• Lead design efforts involving low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) distribution systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power generation, and switchgear solutions.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and resilient power infrastructure tailored for hyperscale data centre environments.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contractor coordination, and conduct technical reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute strategically to the consultancy’s technical evolution.

Candidate Profile

• Professional experience ranging from 12 to 15 years in post-qualification consultancy design roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical system design specifically for data centre applications.
• Relevant professional exposure to the Irish or UK markets.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, system resilience, and power infrastructure.
• Currently Chartered Engineer status or nearing Chartership.
• Effective leadership skills combined with client-facing and contractor management capabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity for direct engagement with founding Directors, offering significant technical input.
• Participate in diverse projects including hyperscale, colocation, retrofit, and live environment data centre developments across the EMEA region.
• Influence the growth of a fast-expanding, specialized data centre consultancy.
• Contribute across multiple phases including design, peer reviews, value engineering, and project delivery.