12 month contract | Onsite, 5 days per week in Dublin
We are recruiting
two Design Engineers
—one
Mechanical
and one
Electrical
—to join a high-performing engineering team delivering large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects across
EMEA
These roles offer the opportunity to work on
multi-million-euro data centre developments
, collaborating with experienced engineers, consultants, construction teams, and sustainability stakeholders. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, influencing real-world builds, and working in fast-paced design environments, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
Role Overview:
As part of the design engineering team, you will support the
end-to-end design lifecycle
of new-build data centres—from concept and detailed design through construction and site launch. You'll manage external consultants, review technical submissions, and work closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet operational, safety, cost, and schedule requirements.
* Electrical Design Engineer
: Based onsite supporting multiple construction projects, 5 days per week
* Mechanical Design Engineer
: Based fully onsite in
Dublin
, 5 days per week
Office space, tools, computational resources, and engineering support are fully provided.
What You'll Do:
* Support design activities for critical infrastructure on new-build data centre projects across EMEA
* Manage and coordinate external design consultancy firms
* Review and approve technical and equipment submittals
* Define project scopes and support construction-phase activities
* Collaborate with internal teams to understand user and operational requirements
* Troubleshoot design-related issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CA)
* Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate equipment
* Travel for site reviews, engineering evaluations, audits, and site launches
* Participate in knowledge-sharing and adoption of internal engineering standards
* Bring a positive mindset and propose creative, practical, out-of-the-box solutions
Electrical Design Engineer – Additional Focus
* Design and review electrical systems for mission-critical facilities
* Support power distribution, redundancy, and resilience strategies
* Ensure constructability and compliance with regional codes and standards
* Support commissioning activities and design handover
Electrical – Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
* Experience with data centre electrical systems or other mission-critical facilities
* Knowledge of regional building codes and regulations
* Experience with commissioning activities
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Electrical – Preferred Qualifications
* Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent
* Experience in data centres, power generation, oil & gas, or industrial facilities
* Contractor negotiation and design/build project experience
* Ability to carry design concepts from early development through deployment
* Strong experience reading and producing construction drawings and specifications
Mechanical Design Engineer – Additional Focus
* Design and review HVAC and mechanical systems for data centres
* Support cooling strategies, equipment selection, and thermal performance
* Apply constructability and operational considerations to design solutions
Mechanical – Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (or related field)
* 5+ years' experience in HVAC, data centre cooling, electronics cooling, or building services
* Experience developing new mechanical design concepts through construction
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to justify technical decisions through sound business case analysis
Mechanical – Preferred Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer and/or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Experience with mission-critical facilities (data centres, hospitals, pharma, semiconductor)
* Knowledge of BIM and CFD modelling
* Experience managing consultants and fast-track design/build projects
* Familiarity with large-scale technical operations and applicable building codes
A Day in the Life
You'll act as a
hands-on technical problem solver
, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex requirements into buildable, resilient designs. From reviewing site layouts and equipment selections to resolving real-time construction challenges, your work will directly influence infrastructure that supports millions of users worldwide.
About the Team
You'll join a
collaborative, forward-thinking engineering group
that values technical excellence, innovation, and mutual support. Diverse perspectives are encouraged, and engineers are empowered to take ownership and make meaningful design decisions.