About the job:
As one of our Associate Mechanical Engineers, you will have an opportunity to work on a range of projects throughout EMEA and be a key member of the Ethos management team. As a self-starter you are a talented problem-solver, applying current technologies and can make independent technical judgements daily in a fast-paced agile environment. You will be an experienced engineer who can make financial considerations. Collaborating with team members to ensure Ethos design processes and engineering techniques are upheld to the highest standard.
About you:
This role offers a hybrid remote arrangement in Ireland, requiring attendance at the Dublin office as determined by the team's schedule.
Honours degree - Chartered [an advantage, but not essential]
10+ years recognised expert within the sector [mechanical engineering and data centres or industrial/high-tech and commercial]
3+ years' experience in people management, managing multidisciplinary teams (consultants and engineers, etc.)
3+ years' project management experience, overseeing both electrical and mechanical engineering projects
Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organisation
Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
Champion excellence in the Ethos design process and engineering techniques
Your key day-to-day activities:
Review technical designs to ensure that design & scope are fully understood
Enhance functionality and costs on projects
Ensure effective collaboration between M&E
Lead a high performing team, championing QA and QC, and hitting deadline targets
Monitor costs and innovate to minimise expenses within the Ethos group
Assist in the management of the resources within the group, including outsourcing
Can interpret contracts, understanding terms and conditions and work to these parameters
Liaise with senior management when new and relevant industry trends and products emerge
Assist in the procurement of new business – liaising with the senior management team
Effectively communicate to external parties [clients, suppliers, partners, vendors]
Build relationships with external business associates
Represent the group to the wider Ethos company, providing inputs to shape the companies Quality Assurance procedures
Manage a team in the delivery of multiple large-scale projects
Monitor the development of the team through monthly 1-2-1’s and informal communication
Train junior team members and create action plans for poor performance
Ensure new technologies are understood by the Ethos team
At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing As a Power Systems Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team that leverages innovation and simulation to shape more sustainable and efficient designs across diverse projects.
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
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
Bonus referral scheme
Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)
At Ethos, we offer free Fridays every second Friday as a perk! Apply today and take the first step towards a healthier work-life balance!
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.
Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert. Should Ethos require assistance with this posting you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
Ethos Engineering (2005) deliver high-performance mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions across Ireland and EMEA. Our expertise spans data centres, commercial, offices, and high-tech environments, with services in design & project management, sustainability, smart buildings, and M&E systems for building services.
At Ethos, our EPIC-F values—Excellence, People, Innovation, Clients, and Financial Strength—drive everything we do. We provide bespoke solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also deliver long-term value through innovation and sustainability.
Our Design & Project Management service offers full oversight from concept to completion, coordinating all project disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural design. With a focus on scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management, we ensure optimal productivity and value engineering throughout the process, tailored to the client needs.
Our Sustainability Services empower clients to meet stringent environmental standards. From energy modelling and whole-life carbon assessments to net zero carbon roadmaps and ESG frameworks, we help reduce carbon emissions and ensure compliance with global sustainability benchmarks like LEED, BREEAM, and GHG reporting. Focusing on your long-term sustainability goals.
Our Digital/Smart Buildings team transforms spaces into intelligent ecosystems. Focusing on sustainability, user experience, productivity, physical security, and efficiency, we integrate digital technologies like IoT, digital twins, and advanced analytics to optimise building performance. We ensure buildings interact seamlessly with people and systems, delivering exceptional results now and in the future.
Ethos’ expansion across EMEA, has been enabled by our ability to create spaces that bring buildings to life. Our methodology involves designing buildings that not only perform today but ones that contribute to the sustainable, green, and circular economy of tomorrow.
