Site Engineer II
| Job Title: | Site Engineer II |
| Job ID: | 58008917 |
| Job published: | Friday September 26, 2025 |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Employment type: | Full-time |
| Industry: | Electronics Engineering IT Telecommunications |
| Expertise: | Data Center Infrastructure IT & Telecoms Security & Systems |
| Salary Type: | annual |
| Location: | Ireland |
Job Description
Site Engineer (Qualified Electrician – Data Center Operations
Dublin West | Full-time | €66,000 (DOE) + shift allowance
We are hiring on behalf of a global leader in data centre infrastructure and colocation services,
supporting some of the world’s most recognised brands across cloud, content, financial services, and enterprise IT. With an extensive international footprint and a strong presence in Ireland, this company delivers mission-critical environments with high operational standards and cutting-edge technology. You’ll be joining a dynamic, innovation-driven team where reliability and service excellence are central to everything they do.
As a Site Engineer focusing on electrical projects, you will play a key role in the operation, maintenance, and performance of electrical systems within a high-availability data centre environment. This includes overseeing maintenance routines, responding to faults, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and contributing to 24/7 site reliability. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrically qualified professional with experience in mission-
critical settings who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute switching and operational procedures for electrical systems to ensure uptime.
- Maintain high site standards in appearance, safety, and cleanliness, escalating issues when necessary.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures, regulations, and internal protocols.
- Conduct scheduled and reactive maintenance of electrotechnical infrastructure.
- Perform root-cause analysis and corrective action on electrical faults and system failures.
- Manage maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of all engineering tasks.
- Participate in shift rotations and on-call duties for ongoing infrastructure surveillance.
- Carry out site walks, monitor the Building Management System (BMS), and respond to alarms or alerts.
- Initiate Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) when required to protect infrastructure and service continuity.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in mission-critical environments (e.g., data centres, hospitals, industrial facilities).
- QQI level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate – Electrical (Must)
- Solid knowledge of electrical systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and power distribution.
- Comfortable working in compliance-heavy environments and following strict safety protocols.
- Experience with HVAC, fire detection/suppression, CCTV, and access control systems.
- Familiarity with emergency response procedures and working under SLA-driven contracts.
- Previous work in facilities with high uptime requirements (Tier III or IV standards beneficial).
- Must be eligible to work in Ireland (Irish citizen, EU citizen, Stamp 4 or Stamp 1g dependent visa holder)
Shift Pattern:
- 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am) on a 24/7 rotation, includes nights, weekends, and generous rest days
If you’re an experienced electrical engineer ready to step into a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you.
