Engineering Lead – Modular Data Centers

Job Title: Engineering Lead – Modular Data Centers

Location: Carlow, Ireland

Department: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: CTO

Cental is a global supplier of pre-fabricated modular and skid mounted solutions to the Data Centre, Oil & Gas, Utility, and Life Sciences markets. Driven by innovation and committed to continuous R&D, Cental remains at the leading edge of Modular solution design.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Lead to drive the design, development, and deployment of our modular data centers. As a leader in our innovative and fast-paced organization, you will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge, scalable solutions that align with our clients' needs and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

Design and Development

• Oversee the design and optimization of modular data center and data center power train solutions.
• Ensure all projects meet quality, efficiency, scalability, and sustainability targets.

Project Oversight

• Act as the technical authority for modular electrical and data center engineering projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project goals and timelines are met.

Innovation and Strategy

• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Champion innovative solutions to improve our modular data center offerings.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 7 years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in data center technologies, modular system designs, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as Uptime Institute, ISO, ASHRAE, etc.
• Experience with various European standards and directives including localisation requirements in CSA and M&E.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with power system integration in modular and traditional data center environments.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) cloud and engineering management tools.
• Experience with global deployments and cross-cultural team collaboration.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work at the forefront of data center engineering and sustainability.

Cental Engineering is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace and promoting sustainability. If you are passionate about engineering, and eager to make an impact in the HV and data center sectors, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person