CSA Design Engineer

CSA Design Engineer - Hyperscale Data Centres | Dublin

• Join a leading Tier 1 Contractor with a strong pipeline of data centre projects.

• Work on high-value hyperscale developments for international technology clients.

• Gain exposure to the complete design and construction lifecycle.

• Develop specialist mission-critical and multidisciplinary coordination experience.

• Work with experienced Design Managers, engineers and construction professionals.

• Progress towards Senior CSA Design Engineer or CSA Design Manager.

• Use advanced BIM and digital construction technologies.

• Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Access professional-development and chartership support.

• Gain future opportunities across Irish and European data centre projects.

CSA Design Engineer Job Overview
A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced CSA Design Engineer to join its Dublin-based project team, supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre developments.

The CSA Design Engineer will coordinate civil, structural and architectural design activities from design development through construction and final handover. You will review consultant and subcontractor designs, manage technical queries and ensure construction teams receive coordinated, approved and buildable information.
Working closely with the CSA Design Manager, consultants, BIM teams, construction management and M&E delivery teams, you will ensure that architectural and structural solutions are fully integrated with mechanical, electrical and mission-critical infrastructure.

This position would suit a Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architectural Engineer or CSA Design Coordinator seeking to develop within the data centre construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

CSA Design Coordination

• Coordinate civil, structural and architectural design packages.

• Review drawings, specifications, calculations and technical submissions.

• Manage consultant and specialist subcontractor design information.

• Identify design gaps, coordination issues and buildability concerns.

• Ensure design deliverables meet project and programme requirements.

• Maintain drawing, submittal, RFI and design-action trackers.

• Coordinate design reviews and technical workshops.

• Ensure approved changes are incorporated into construction information.

• Support value-engineering and design-optimisation activities.

• Maintain accurate records of technical decisions and approvals.

Civil and Structural Engineering

• Coordinate earthworks, drainage, roads and external utility infrastructure.

• Review foundations, slabs, concrete structures and structural steelwork.

• Coordinate equipment bases, plinths, platforms and support structures.

• Review structural requirements for generators, transformers and cooling equipment.

• Coordinate duct banks, cable trenches and underground service routes.

• Review openings, penetrations, cast-in items and embedded components.

• Coordinate secondary steelwork supporting M&E services.

• Review temporary works and construction-sequencing requirements.

• Ensure plant loads and maintenance requirements are reflected in the design.

• Resolve technical issues with structural consultants and construction teams.

Architectural and Building-Envelope Design

• Coordinate internal layouts, partitions, ceilings, floors and specialist finishes.

• Review façade, cladding, roofing and waterproofing packages.

• Coordinate doors, shutters, louvers and access-control interfaces.

• Review fire-rated construction and compartmentation requirements.

• Ensure equipment access and replacement routes are maintained.

• Coordinate maintenance clearances and operational access.

• Review acoustic, thermal and weatherproofing requirements.

• Ensure architectural layouts support client and operational requirements.

M&E and BIM Coordination

• Coordinate CSA design interfaces with mechanical and electrical systems.

• Review plantroom, riser and service-corridor arrangements.

• Coordinate builders' work openings and M&E penetrations.

• Review structural supports for pipework, ductwork, containment and busbar.

• Coordinate generator yards, transformer compounds and cooling systems.

• Ensure adequate access and maintenance clearances around M&E equipment.

• Participate in BIM coordination and federated model reviews.

• Identify and manage clashes between CSA and M&E installations.

• Track model and coordination actions through to close-out.

• Ensure approved changes are reflected in BIM models and drawings.

Programme and Construction Support

• Develop and maintain CSA design deliverable schedules.

• Align design releases with procurement and construction programmes.

• Monitor consultant and subcontractor performance.

• Provide technical input into specialist package procurement.

• Review supplier drawings, material submissions and fabrication information.

• Respond to site queries and coordinate timely design resolutions.

• Conduct site inspections to review compliance with approved designs.

• Support first-of-kind installations and technical benchmarks.

• Coordinate field changes and ensure they receive formal approval.

• Maintain red-line drawings and accurate as-built information.

Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Support the management of design-related construction and operational risks.

• Maintain and contribute to the project design risk register.

• Ensure designs support safe construction, access and maintenance.

• Review compliance with Irish Building Regulations, Eurocodes and project standards.

• Support fire-stopping, building-envelope and structural inspections.

• Monitor design-related non-conformances and corrective actions.

• Ensure technical records are complete and audit-ready.

• Promote a right-first-time approach across design and construction teams.

Handover and Stakeholder Management

• Support progressive CSA completion and handover.

• Coordinate as-built drawings, models, certificates and warranties.

• Assist with closing design-related snagging and technical queries.

• Review CSA operation and maintenance documentation.

• Attend client, design and project coordination meetings.

• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

• Provide regular design-status and risk updates.

• Capture lessons learned for future data centre projects.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or recognised qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology or a related discipline.

• Minimum three years' experience in design engineering, design coordination or construction engineering.

• Previous experience as a CSA Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer or Design Coordinator.

• Good understanding of civil, structural and architectural design.

• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design information.

• Understanding of construction sequencing and buildability.

• Experience managing RFIs, drawing approvals and design trackers.

• Familiarity with BIM coordination and document-management platforms.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience on hyperscale data centres or mission-critical projects.

• Experience working for a Tier 1 Contractor.

• Strong understanding of CSA and M&E design interfaces.

• Familiarity with generator compounds, cooling systems and major plant installations.

• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

• Knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and Eurocodes.

• Experience with temporary works or construction engineering.

• Professional membership or progression towards chartership.

Apply for This CSA Design Engineer Opportunity

This position would suit an experienced CSA Design Engineer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architectural Engineer or Design Coordinator with experience supporting complex construction or engineering projects.

Candidates from data centre, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial or other technically demanding project environments are encouraged to apply.

For further information about this CSA Design Engineer position, or other data centre design opportunities across Ireland and Europe, please contact a member of Evergreen Talent Group for a confidential discussion.