Senior Engineer - Mechanical (Data Centre Retrofit)

Ethos • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Ethos is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for its Data Centre team, focusing on retrofit projects in mission-critical data centre environments. The role oversees projects across EMEA and manages the full project lifecycle, from initial concept through client handover. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, build and maintain client relationships, and mentor engineering staff. They will review team deliverables to ensure they meet the organisation’s quality assurance standards before handover. The role requires proficiency in CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN standards, as well as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT.

Candidates must be based in Ireland, the UK or the EU. Ethos describes itself as a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering data centre and energy infrastructure, with sustainability embedded in its projects and work. The company offers a collaborative, technology-driven environment, opportunities for professional development and progression, and support toward professional accreditation.

Requirements

• Must be based in Ireland, the UK or the EU.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience with data centre, industrial, high-tech, commercial and/or healthcare engineering projects.
• Deep understanding of CIBSE, ASHRAE, BS, IS and EN standards.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Experience leading and coordinating an engineering team to deliver projects successfully.
• Able to lead projects with minimal management input.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other engineering analysis software.
• Inquisitiveness about emerging technologies and their application.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical services design on projects from concept stage to completion.
• Specify and design mechanical building services systems.
• Conduct ongoing design and installation quality checks and control.
• Provide detailed tender packages, tender reports, analysis and recommendations.
• Uphold mechanical design standards within the organisation.
• Collaborate with the design team and clients to develop project scopes.
• Lead projects with minimal input from the management team.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff.
• Manage projects across EMEA through the full lifecycle, from concept to client handover.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure team deliverables meet quality assurance standards.

Benefits

• 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 out-of-pocket work travel expenses.
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme.
• Regular training, mentoring and further college support.
• Support for Chartership.
• Company-paid professional subscription fee.
• Paid statutory leave.
• Heavily subsidised social committee.
• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday off.
• Clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.

What This Job Offers

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