Senior Project Engineer - Electrical (Data Centres)
Ethos Irvine, California, United States
Engineering Services · 201-500 employees
About the role
Lead the electrical services design for data centre projects from concept to completion, including producing detailed schematics and tender packages. Manage project budgets, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality standards are met through site visits and client liaison.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of experience in electrical building services design, specifically within the data centre sector. Candidates should hold an honours degree and possess in-depth knowledge of relevant engineering standards such as ETCI, CIBSE, and IEC.
Benefits
Full description
About the Role
As a Senior Project Electrical Design Engineer at Ethos, you will work within Data Centre sector. Have a thorough grasp of electrical design and engineering techniques. With a confidence in working independently and in support of the team, ensuring successful completion of designs to meet construction timelines and requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Electrical Services design for a range of projects.
- Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors.
- Produce detailed schematics.
- Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation.
- Mentor junior engineering staff.
- Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion.
- Tender report/analysis/recommendations.
- Develop project scope with the design team/client.
- Confidently use Microsoft Office, Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT.
- Produce budgets and reports for clients.
- Attend site visits.
- Take lead on projects with minimal input from the management team.
About You
- Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential.
- 10+ years as a Senior Engineer.
- Must have electrical building services design experience within Data Centre engineering projects.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques.
- Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards.
- Working knowledge of Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, and REVIT an advantage.
- Confident leading projects from the concept stage to completion.
- Communicative and able to liaise with clients, architects, and project managers.
- Manage the specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Why Join Us?
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.
We offer:
- Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.
- A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.
- Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.
Benefits:
- Flexible working times
- 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
- Pension Scheme
- Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
- Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
- Regular training/mentoring / further college support
- Support for Chartership
- Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
- A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
- Paid Statutory Leaves
- Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
- Gym / Fitness membership
- Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
Company Description:
Ethos is a team of collaborative and creative consultant engineers & professionals, leading data centre and energy infrastructure projects globally.
Our Charter:
- We believe in strong human relationships
- We believe clear leadership lights the path
- We believe sustainability is non-negotiable
- We believe a can-do mindset can move mountains
- We believe in a relentless focus on delivery
Our Tagline:
Performance Made Possible
