Site Resident Engineer (Electrical & Controls Engineer)

As a Site Resident Engineer (Electrical), you will be Ethos Engineering’s on-site representative for a large-scale data centre project in Ireland. You will play a key role in overseeing electrical and controls installations, ensuring works are delivered safely, in full compliance with design intent, specifications, and Irish regulatory requirements.

Working closely with contractors, commissioning teams, project managers, and designers, you will monitor progress, quality, and compliance throughout construction and commissioning stages. This is a hands-on, site-based role suited to an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, technically complex environment and takes pride in high-quality project delivery.

• Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Site Engineer, ideally within data centre or similarly complex environments

• Experience working with main contractors, subcontractors, or within a project-based organisation

• Strong understanding of Irish Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations

• Chartered Engineer status is advantageous but not essential

• Must be based in Ireland and eligible to work on site full-time

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  Act as the primary on-site electrical engineering representative for Ethos Engineering

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  Attend and chair site meetings with electrical contractors to ensure full understanding of drawings, specifications, and design intent

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  Disseminate technical information clearly to site teams, including foremen, operatives, and subcontractors

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  Monitor installation works to ensure compliance with specifications, benchmarks, and recognised good practice

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  Carry out routine site inspections and produce snagging and defects lists

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  Undertake inspections in accordance with Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCaR) and upload records to Zutec

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  Liaise with project planners to monitor construction programmes and report contractor progress to Project Managers

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  Develop and maintain strong working relationships with electrical commissioning teams to track progress, risks, and deadlines

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  Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as required and document compliance with technical performance criteria

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  Witness site testing and system demonstrations to confirm readiness for client handover

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  Ensure all contractor works align with the latest approved drawings and specifications

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  Maintain accurate site diaries, reports, and quality records

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  Manage documentation and workflows through Procore and Zutec

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  Support quality control processes in line with method statements, quality plans, and inspection and test plans

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  Supervise and mentor junior or trainee engineers on site

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  Assist the Safety Manager in promoting and monitoring safe working practices

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  Actively manage your own professional development and contribute to team knowledge sharing

• Strong technical knowledge across electrical systems, including:

  • Low voltage and medium voltage distribution systems

  • Fire alarm systems

  • Lighting and emergency lighting

  • Cable containment systems

  • Security systems

• Understanding of electrical measurement parameters for LV and MV systems

• Experience with electrical QA/QC and compliance checking

• Working knowledge of BIM and 3D coordination, with the ability to use Navisworks as a site review tool

• Proficiency in site data and document management platforms such as Procore and Zutec

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and site management software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, objective reports

• Professional, confident, and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels

• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Ability to assess, analyse, and adapt to evolving site conditions

• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and attention to detail

• Committed to collaboration, mentoring, and maintaining high engineering standards