Principle Electrical Engineer

Overview:

  • Fortivum are now seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer with experience leading the electrical design and delivery of mission-critical data centre projects.
  • This senior role involves driving technical excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, innovative, and efficient electrical systems aligned with the high-performance requirements of data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of electrical building services from concept through to completion.
  • Prepare high-quality tender documentation, reports, technical analyses, and recommendations.
  • Work directly with clients and project leads to define requirements and develop robust engineering solutions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop clear project scopes.
  • Carry out and oversee design and installation quality reviews.
  • Maintain and uphold electrical design standards across projects.

Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
  • 8+ years’ experience in electrical building services design.
  • Strong background in Data Centres, Industrial, High-Tech, Commercial, and/or Healthcare projects.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Dialux, Amtech, and Microsoft Office (Revit advantageous).
  • Confident leading client meetings and representing the design team.
  • Proven ability to lead project tasks, manage deliverables, and support junior engineers.
  • Excellent report-writing skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues.
  • Strong knowledge of Irish and European Standards.

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