About the job:
As our Senior BMS / EPMS Engineer you will have a demonstrable knowledge of HVAC control applications, building management systems and electrical power management systems. Experienced in consultancy, design and construction of data centre and mission critical facilities, working within our Controls team. It will be your responsibility to lead workgroups made up of representatives from the client and other key stakeholder teams. You will be detail-oriented, possess strong organisational skills and be a self-starter. These qualities will go hand in hand with your background in all aspects of building automation & power monitoring. In addition, thoroughly understand mechanical systems, electrical power distribution and networking associated with BMS / EPMS systems.

About you:

• This role offers a hybrid remote arrangement in Ireland, requiring attendance at the Dublin office 3x per week.

• Degree in building services/electrical/mechanical engineering, electrical & electronics engineering

• 8+ years’ experience working in data centre, industrial, high-tech or mission critical environments.

• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building Management Systems (BMS)

• Technical understanding of mission-critical environments

• In-depth knowledge of open BAS protocols and communications - BACnet, LON, MODBUS, Ethernet, Web-Services, and HTML

• Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building cooling and related mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related control systems)

• In-depth knowledge of server platforms, virtualisation theories and concepts, database design and engineering, data management and disaster recovery/planning/risk assessment

• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential

• Knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems/schematics

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Extensive experience and ability to work on Design & Build (D&B) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects

• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential

Your day-to-day activities:

• Lead new project control engineering design, quality approval, process control, product evaluation, vendor proposals, evaluation of product reliability, automated testing, software, research and development

• Lead your team in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data centre environments

• Manage both internal and external vendors and consultants, ensuring objectives are achieved for outsourced project elements

• Control system strategies, design, specifications and the preparation of drawings

• Monitor and ensure project milestones are met on schedule to ensure on-time project delivery

• Work simultaneously on multiple projects, in a team or independently with little to no oversight

• Work closely with clients and subcontractors to provide support and technical guidance in BMS/EPMS design

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 state-of-the-art office in Charlemont, Dublin 2, designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.

• 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 / Hybrid Working

• 20 days of holidays, increasing up to 25 days

• Pension Scheme

• Your own company laptop

• Coverage for working travel out-of-pocket expenses

• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme

• Regular training, mentoring, and further college support

• Support for Chartership

• A professional subscription fee paid by the company

• Heavily subsidized social committee activities (5-a-side football, golf society, climbing club, and regular social events)

Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Ethos, our vision is to:
“Be the company people want to work with, and for”

Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.

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