Description
site inspections
compliance monitoring
documentation management
procore
zutec
fat attendance
As a Site Resident Engineer (Electrical) for Ethos Engineering, you will act as the on‑site representative for a large‑scale data centre project in Ireland, overseeing electrical and controls installations and ensuring they meet design intent, specifications, and Irish regulatory standards. You will work closely with contractors, commissioning teams, project managers and designers, monitoring progress, quality and compliance throughout construction and commissioning phases.
- Act as the primary on‑site electrical engineering representative for Ethos Engineering.
- Chair site meetings with electrical contractors to ensure full understanding of drawings, specifications, and design intent.
- Disseminate technical information clearly to foremen, operatives, and subcontractors.
- Monitor installation works for compliance with specifications, benchmarks and recognised good practice.
- Carry out routine site inspections and produce snagging and defects lists.
- Perform inspections per Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCaR) and upload records to Zutec.
- Liaise with project planners to track construction programmes and report contractor progress to Project Managers.
- Develop strong relationships with electrical commissioning teams to track progress, risks, and deadlines.
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and document compliance with technical performance criteria.
- Witness site testing and system demonstrations to confirm readiness for client handover.
- Ensure contractor works align with the latest approved drawings and specifications.
- Maintain accurate site diaries, reports and quality records.
- Manage documentation and workflows through Procore and Zutec.
- Support quality control processes in line with method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans.
- Supervise and mentor junior or trainee engineers on site.
- Assist the Safety Manager in promoting and monitoring safe working practices.
- Actively manage professional development and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
- Committed to collaboration, mentoring and maintaining high engineering standards.
Requirements
lv/mv
qa/qc
bim
navisworks
procore
electrical engineering
The role requires a third‑level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and at least five years of site engineering experience, preferably in data centre or similarly complex environments. Experience with main contractors and a strong understanding of Irish Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations are essential; Chartered Engineer status is advantageous but not required, and you must be based in Ireland and able to work on‑site full‑time.
- Strong technical knowledge of LV and MV distribution, fire alarm, lighting, emergency lighting, cable containment and 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, using Navisworks for site review.
- Proficiency with 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, producing clear, objective reports.
- Professional and confident, 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.
Benefits
Ethos Engineering offers flexible working times, generous holiday entitlement (20‑25 days), a pension scheme, travel expense support, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits including subsidised health insurance, gym membership and social club activities. The company’s vision is to be the employer of choice, guided by EPIC values that drive collaboration, mentorship and high engineering standards for both people and customers.
Training + Development
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