Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Salary negotiable
Electrical Design Engineer role with a leading contractor in Blanchardstown, Dublin. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering projects, including data centres and advanced technology facilities.
Key Highlights
- Manage RIBA3-5 design processes on complex projects
- Ensure technical compliance with ISO19650 requirements
- Coach graduate engineers on technical design and client interaction
- Conduct site visits to projects across Europe
Electrical Design Engineer — Role Overview
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will ensure technical compliance and manage electrical packages on assigned projects. Your expertise will be crucial in driving design processes, managing consultants, and ensuring alignment with project and commercial teams.
Electrical Design Engineer — Responsibilities
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
- Ensure technical compliance on all assigned projects.
- Manage the scope of works for electrical packages.
- Manage consultant selections and agree on RACI matrices.
- Attend design team meetings.
- Ensure design programmes align with planning teams.
- Review client responsibility matrices and ensure alignment with project/commercial teams.
- Manage RIBA3-5 design processes and procedures.
- Produce design management plans for projects.
- Ensure Central Engineering checklists are implemented.
- Manage design for safe manufacturing assembly (if applicable).
- Manage project trackers (procurement schedule, technical submittal register, drawing register, RFI log, deviation tracker, lessons learned log, design change log).
- Carry out technical submittal and working drawing reviews.
- Assist with workload on projects (technical submittals, drawing reviews, RFIs).
- Assist project teams with better buying and value engineering.
- Produce reports for assigned projects.
- Assist with tenders for new projects.
- Coach graduate engineers.
- Attend site visits within Europe.
Electrical Design Engineer — Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Design Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience working on large industrial plant projects.
- Proficiency in a related Electrical Design package/software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Pride in the quality and presentation of work.
- Must be able to work from our Dublin Headquarters.
Desirable:
- Experience working on data centres.
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Electrical Design Engineer Role
What does a Electrical Design Engineer do in data centre construction?
A Electrical Design Engineer in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Electrical Design Engineer position?
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What salary can I expect for this role?
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