Project Engineer Electrical

About the Role Project Engineer - Electrical

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Project Engineer with 35 years of experience in building services design to join our Engineering Studio a collaborative pool of engineers supporting multiple projects across the business. The Engineering Studio sits at the heart of our technical delivery providing expertise across data centres industrial energy pharmaceutical and commercial sectors.

As a Project Engineer youll play a key technical role in electrical system design coordination and project delivery. Working within a multidisciplinary team youll contribute to the design and development of innovative sustainable building solutions while gaining experience across diverse and fast-paced projects.

This is a hybrid role based in Ireland (3 days in the office).

Candidate Attributes

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• 35 years experience in electrical building services design ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Exposure to at least one of the following sectors: data centres industrial energy pharmaceutical or commercial buildings.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in technical coordination documentation and task-driven project delivery.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Revit MEP and Bluebeam; familiar with BIM coordination processes.
• Experience with Dialux Relux and Amtech (or equivalent) for electrical calculations and lighting design.
• Working knowledge of ETAP or other electrical system analysis tools (advantageous).
• Understanding of Irish Building Regulations CIBSE Guides and IEC/BS/EN standards for electrical systems.
• Competent in preparing technical specifications reports and detailed electrical drawings.

Day-to-day Activities

• Deliver defined electrical design under the supervision of Senior Engineers or Project Leads.

• Support the design of power distribution lighting fire alarm ICT and low-voltage systems from concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Perform load calculations cable sizing fault level assessments and lighting designs using appropriate software tools.
• Assist in preparing schematics single-line diagrams and detailed layouts for electrical systems.
• Contribute to the development of tender documentation specifications and technical reports.
• Ensure design outputs meet CIBSE IEC BS IS and EN standards as well as client and project-specific requirements.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews ensuring consistency accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Liaise with contractors suppliers and vendors to address technical queries and coordinate site interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical structural and sustainability teams to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary designs.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure all deliverables meet agreed deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Support internal coordination meetings share learnings across the Engineering Studio and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take responsibility for smaller system packages (e.g. small power or emergency lighting) with technical mentoring from senior engineers.

Why Join Us

At Ethos were committed to creating a workplace that supports both professional excellence and personal wellbeing. As part of our Engineering Studio youll gain exposure to a wide range of projects and technical challenges particularly in the fast-growing data centre and energy markets while contributing to high-impact sustainable designs across all sectors.

We offer:

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule giving you every second Friday off to support worklife balance.

• A brand-new state-of-the-art office in Charlemont Dublin 2 designed for collaboration innovation and wellbeing.

• A culture that values flexibility learning and teamwork with clear pathways towards chartership and professional growth.

• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry within a forward-thinking technology-driven consultancy.

Benefits:

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership
• Bonus referral scheme
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side golf society climbing club and regular social events)

Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something WoW to our organisation. So if you dont necessarily meet every single point on the job description but think you have what it takes please still get in touch. Wed love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Ethos our vision is to:
Be the company people want to work with and for

Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.

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