Electrical Engineer – Water & Wastewater / Industrial Engineering

Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland
€75000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Electrical Engineer – Water & Wastewater / Industrial Engineering
Location: Dundalk, Co Louth
Company: Specialist Water & Wastewater Engineering Contractor
Package: Up to €75,000 DOE + company vehicle, fuel & tolls + pension + 25 days annual leave

The Company

This specialist engineering contractor has a strong reputation for delivering electrical, mechanical and process engineering solutions across the water, wastewater and industrial sectors throughout Ireland and Europe.

Working on municipal water treatment plants, wastewater infrastructure, pumping stations and specialist water treatment systems for major data centre developments, the company has a strong pipeline of projects and offers engineers the opportunity to gain experience across design, installation and commissioning.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Contracts team in Dundalk, Co Louth, supporting projects throughout Ireland and Europe.

The Role: Electrical Engineer

As Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for electrical design coordination, technical reviews, installation support and commissioning across water and wastewater treatment projects.

Working closely with the Contracts Manager, electrical design team, automation engineers and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure electrical systems are designed, installed and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, Irish electrical standards and programme requirements.

The role involves a mix of office-based engineering, technical coordination and site involvement, with exposure to industrial electrical installations, control systems, instrumentation and specialist water treatment equipment.

Must Have Requirements
  • Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification or qualified electrician with suitable industrial engineering experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of three-phase industrial electrical installations, motors, starters, control panels and associated instrumentation
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs and wiring diagrams
  • Good understanding of electrical design, installation and commissioning requirements, including I.S. 10101
  • Full EU/Irish driving licence
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience in water treatment, wastewater, pumping stations or industrial engineering projects
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Trimble electrical design software
  • Knowledge of PLC systems, instrumentation and electrical control panels
  • Familiarity with Safe Electric certification requirements and WIMES specifications
  • Experience coordinating electrical installations and specialist commissioning vendors
  • Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and industrial infrastructure
  • Review electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and technical specifications to identify design issues
  • Validate cable sizing, electrical equipment selections and installation requirements
  • Prepare and review electrical technical submittals and material specifications
  • Coordinate with BIM teams to ensure electrical installations are practical and properly integrated with other services
  • Provide technical support to site teams during electrical installation and commissioning
  • Manage specialist electrical suppliers and vendors to ensure equipment meets project requirements
  • Review electrical installations for compliance with I.S. 10101, IEC standards and project specifications
  • Coordinate electrical testing, commissioning and system handover activities
  • Prepare site instruction packs, test packs and electrical handover documentation
  • Attend quality inspections, technical meetings and QA/QC walkdowns
  • Work closely with mechanical, automation, civil and process engineering teams to resolve technical issues
About You

You will be an Electrical Engineer with a strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and the ability to support projects from design through installation and commissioning.

Experience with three-phase motors, control panels, PLCs and instrumentation will be particularly valuable, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and resolve electrical installation issues.

You should be comfortable working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, specialist suppliers and site personnel, taking responsibility for technical coordination and ensuring works are completed to specification.

Qualified electricians looking to progress into electrical engineering will also be considered where they have relevant industrial experience and technical ability.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €75,000 DOE

Benefits:
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Fuel and tolls covered
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Company pension contributions
  • Gym subsidy
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wedding leave
  • International travel opportunities
  • Flexible working options depending on project requirements
  • Company laptop and mobile phone
  • CPD and professional development support
  • Long term career progression within specialist electrical and process engineering
Why Apply?

This is an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to gain experience across electrical design, installation and commissioning on major water infrastructure and industrial engineering projects.

With a salary of up to €75,000, a company vehicle, fuel and tolls covered, pension contributions and 25 days annual leave, the position offers a strong overall package.

You'll also gain exposure to specialist water treatment and data centre projects across Ireland and Europe, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress your career.

How to Apply

Call Ryan on 00353 (0)1 531 4345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrical Engineer and Electrical Project Engineer positions across water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, industrial engineering and specialist M&E contracting projects throughout Ireland. We understand the technical experience required for electrical design coordination, industrial control systems, installation and commissioning on complex engineering projects.

Related roles: Electrical Engineer, Industrial Electrical Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Water Treatment Electrical Engineer, Wastewater Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Contracts Engineer

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