Design Engineer – Data Centre Projects
Location: Dublin, Ireland
€80,000 - €100,000 + Travel + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Hyperscale / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

A leading European data centre delivery specialist is seeking a Design Engineer to join its growing in-house design team in Dublin.

This organisation is recognised for delivering some of Europe’s most complex hyperscale data centre projects, providing full turnkey solutions from early design through construction and commissioning. With a strong project pipeline and long-term client relationships, they offer a stable, high-performance environment with clear career progression.

Reporting to the Design Manager, the Design Engineer will support the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality design solutions on a major data centre project. This role offers excellent exposure to large-scale mission-critical engineering, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, BIM specialists, and external consultants.

It is ideally suited to an engineer looking to build long-term experience in complex data centre and advanced technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in delivering coordinated designs from concept through construction and commissioning
• Produce, review, and coordinate design drawings, calculations, and technical documentation in line with project specifications and standards
• Liaise with internal engineering teams, BIM teams, and external consultants to ensure fully coordinated and clash-free designs
• Assist with the Technical Submittal (TS) process, ensuring alignment with programme and client requirements
• Respond to design queries and RFIs accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Support design change management, identifying impacts on cost, programme, and constructability
• Participate in design workshops, coordination meetings, and internal technical reviews
• Ensure all design outputs comply with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
• Assist with preparation of as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and final handover deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years’ experience in a design engineering role within a contractor or consultancy environment
• Experience on large-scale projects such as data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial, or commercial developments is advantageous
• Strong understanding of design coordination and construction methodologies
• Experience working with BIM and digital construction tools is desirable
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software is an advantage
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on flagship hyperscale data centre projects
• Long-term career development within a high-growth, mission-critical sector
• Exposure to full project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, technically strong, and collaborative working environment