Electrical Design Engineer

My client is a leading multinational construction group with operations globally and locally. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be based out of their Kildare office with a remote/hybrid option.  The role includes developing high-quality, comprehensive, in-house technical designs and specifications, as well as validating external consultant designs.

The role will also be responsible for supporting the construction delivery teams during the project delivery phase through to close out and handover.

• Conduct detailed technical reviews of designs from external clients, from schematics, drawings, and specifications to determine constructability and understanding of the design intent and scope.
• Lead the delivery of detailed electrical design packages to be produced in-house from conceptual design through to construction documents managing and reviewing the scope being provided by external consultants.
• Support Bid responses from Invitation to Tender packs received from external clients.
• Support Invitation to Tender creation, issuance and response reviews from our supply chain.
• Support the onsite Construction Delivery teams during the construction phase through to project close out. Assist in design queries and help resolve issues. Attend site to ensure the design is being implemented to the highest standards and compliant with the approved design.
• Verify that design packages adhere to industry best practices, building codes, and client security standards
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including designers, engineers, contractors, and project managers, to align design intent with construction execution.
• Coordinate with technical counterparts from other engineering disciplines (ICT, MEP & CSA) to ensure the design is compatible across all building systems and physical security elements.
• Lead discussions with suppliers and vendors on manufacturer selection, pricing, and technical specifications.
• Drive documentation delivery through critical milestones of construction projects. Ensuring documentation is produced and correct from Shop Drawings, through to Red Line and as Built Drawings.
• Conduct safety risk assessment of designs to identify and mitigate high risk activities that may be required to implement the design.

Successful candidates will come from a strong design background with extensive Data Centre experience. You will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5+yrs relevant experience.