Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Key Perks

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Location: Limerick or Dublin, Ireland

Travel: Domestic & international travel required

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to lead complex data centre design projects? We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineering professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for delivering excellence in mission critical environments. If you thrive in fast paced settings and excel at guiding multidisciplinary teams, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on major hyperscale and large scale data centre programmes.

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer specialising in data centre environments, you will play a central role in the engineering, design, and delivery of advanced electrical systems. You will collaborate closely with technical and non technical stakeholders, ensuring robust design quality, regulatory compliance, and high performance engineering outcomes. This role requires a confident communicator, a detailed oriented professional, and a leader who brings integrity, strong work ethic, and a calm, solutions focused approach to dynamic project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project engineering teams across advanced electrical and construction processes within large data centre environments.
• Deliver high quality electrical design work with strong proficiency in data centre systems and engineering principles.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams in fast paced, high pressure environments.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, design guides, building regulations, EN/IEC standards, ETCI or BS7671, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations, reports, and technical documentation using MS Office and other design tools.
• Oversee the development of detailed electrical, control, ICT, security/monitoring, and fire detection system designs.
• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to deliver effective, compliant, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Maintain a forward looking, open minded approach to design challenges and project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• High proficiency in electrical systems design-especially data centre design.
• Ability to work calmly and constructively with cross functional teams in fast paced environments.
• A methodical, detail oriented approach with strong personal integrity.
• Experience interacting with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of ETCI/BS7671 regulations, Building Regulations, EN/IEC Standards, and industry design guides.
• Recent experience with tools such as Amtech, ETAP, EPLAN P8, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, Adobe Pro/Bluebeam, MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit/Navisworks.
• A solid track record in data centre/mission critical projects (2-3 years).
• 5-7 years direct electrical design experience.
• 2-3 years experience leading engineering and/or design teams.
• Strong understanding of advanced electrical, control, ICT, and life safety systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design and construction industry best practices.
• Ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Third level diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in engineering, project/program management, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Membership or chartership with IET, Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent professional body (preferred).

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.