Senior Electrical Engineer (design)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer with design experience for data centre project in the Dublin area.

The role is with a highly regarded engineering contractor with operations across Ireland, UK and Europe.

Key Roles/Tasks/Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer

• Liaise with clients, architects and project managers
• As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects
• Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors
• Production of detailed Schematics
• Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation
• Mentoring of junior engineering staff
• The Senior Electrical Engineer will be tasked with Providing fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion
• Tender report / analysis / recommendations
• Develop project scope with design team / client
• Produce budgets and reports for clients
• Preparation of design drawings covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team on technical and commercial issues.
• Creation of installed drawings and O&M manuals.
• Attend technical meetings with members of the design team, contractors, and in-house project team.
• Assist with the preparation of technical documentation for issue of tenders and construction.
• Prepare tender, construction and as-built design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare project programs using MS project.
• Prepare wiring schematics for electrical services such as fire alarm, nurse call, intruder alarm, door access, emergency lighting.
• Carry out lighting design calculations.
• Carry out cable sizing and cable containment sizing calculations.
• Ensuring all latest building and electrical design standards and regulations are adhered to.

Necessary Requirement:

• The Senior Electrical Engineer will ideally possess a 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
• You will possess LV design experience specific to Data Centre environments ideally
• The Senior Electrical Engineer will possess 8+ years experience in the construction industry of which 5+ years will have ideally been spent in a Design role.
• some experience of working on a construction sites will be advantageous however not mandatory
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers
• Experience coordinating/interfacing with other disciplines within the organisation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, REVIT an advantage
• Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for the Data Centre sector or similar
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
• Position requires thorough knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques
• Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards
• Experience in working as part of a team
• Very good proactive communicator
• The role will be primarily office based but will involve some site attendances
• Be capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from management team

To apply for this opportunity please send your CV to Jimmy Holly at jimmy.holly@trsstaffing.com for a confidential call back to discuss.
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