Senior Engineer - Electrical (Data Centre Retrofit)

Ethos • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Ethos is a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering data centre and energy infrastructure projects across EMEA and other dynamic markets. Sustainability, collaboration, clear leadership and technical excellence are central to its approach.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be a key member of Ethos’ Data Centre team, focusing on retrofit projects in mission-critical data centre environments. The role leads client-facing project delivery from conception through completion and client handover. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in electrical engineering, maintain broader knowledge of disciplines including BMS/EPMS, security and CSA, and work independently while coordinating with clients and design teams. The role also manages support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators, mentors support engineers, and ensures deliverables meet Ethos’ quality assurance requirements before client issue.

The position is intended for candidates based in Ireland, the UK or the EU. Ethos offers a flexible working schedule including every second Friday off, development and professional accreditation support, and a range of other benefits.

Requirements

• Candidates must be based in Ireland, the UK or the EU.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills, including verbal and written English.
• Ability to lead projects with minimal input from the management team.
• Experience leading and coordinating an engineering team to successful project delivery.
• Deep understanding of CIBSE, BS, IS and EN standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Ability to work on own initiative and plan project design to meet client deliverable expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engineering analysis software.
• Wider knowledge of BMS/EPMS, security and CSA disciplines.
• Interest in continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Services design on projects from concept stage to completion.
• Specify and design Electrical Building Services systems.
• Carry out continuous design and installation quality checks and control.
• Provide detailed tender packages, tender reports, analyses and recommendations.
• Develop project scope with the design team and client.
• Uphold the organisation’s Electrical design standards.
• Mentor engineering staff and support their professional development.
• Manage support engineers, BIM technicians and administrators to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate engineering teams to deliver projects successfully.
• Liaise with clients, architects and project managers.
• Ensure deliverables align with quality assurance systems before issuing them to clients.
• Champion Ethos’ Electrical design process and engineering techniques.
• Drive continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday off.
• Flexible working times.
• 20 days of holiday, increasing up to 25 days.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations.
• Gym or fitness membership allowance.
• Subsidised health insurance allowance.
• Reimbursement of working travel out-of-pocket expenses.
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme.
• Regular training, mentoring and further college support.
• Support for Chartership and professional accreditation.
• Company-paid professional subscription fee.
• Paid statutory leaves.
• Heavily subsidised social committee.
• Clear progression pathways.
• Opportunities to develop skills and broaden experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior