Electrical Engineer – Water / Wastewater Projects
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€55000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 4 hours ago
Electrical Engineer – Water / Wastewater Projects
Carlow (Hybrid working model)
Established Irish Engineering Contractor
€55,000 to €75,000 DOE plus company vehicle, hybrid working and benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor delivering electrical and automation projects across the water and wastewater sector. The company has a strong track record working on treatment plants, pumping stations and critical infrastructure, delivering upgrades and new installations within live environments.
Known for technical excellence and long-term project delivery, the business operates across Ireland with a consistent pipeline of work tied to essential infrastructure. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and sustainable engineering solutions, with the added benefit of a flexible hybrid working model.
The Role – Electrical Engineer
This role combines electrical design and project delivery within the water and wastewater sector, offering full involvement from initial site assessments through to commissioning and handover.
You will take ownership of electrical packages across treatment and infrastructure projects, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards. The position suits an Electrical Engineer who enjoys working across both design and site environments, particularly on critical utility projects.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €55,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is a strong opportunity to build a career within the water and wastewater sector, working on essential infrastructure projects that have long-term investment and stability. The role offers a rare blend of design and project delivery, giving you full project exposure and the chance to develop both technically and commercially.
With hybrid working, a supportive team environment and a steady pipeline of secured work, this position offers both flexibility and long-term career growth within a critical sector.
How to Apply
Contact:
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Engineers within the water, wastewater and utilities sectors across Ireland. We work with contractors and specialists delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and critical infrastructure projects, giving Electrical Engineers access to roles that offer real technical depth and long-term career progression.
If you are an Electrical Engineer looking to move into or progress within the water and wastewater sector, we can connect you with opportunities that match your experience and career goals.
Related roles include Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Water Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Automation Engineer
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Carlow (Hybrid working model)
Established Irish Engineering Contractor
€55,000 to €75,000 DOE plus company vehicle, hybrid working and benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor delivering electrical and automation projects across the water and wastewater sector. The company has a strong track record working on treatment plants, pumping stations and critical infrastructure, delivering upgrades and new installations within live environments.
Known for technical excellence and long-term project delivery, the business operates across Ireland with a consistent pipeline of work tied to essential infrastructure. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and sustainable engineering solutions, with the added benefit of a flexible hybrid working model.
The Role – Electrical Engineer
This role combines electrical design and project delivery within the water and wastewater sector, offering full involvement from initial site assessments through to commissioning and handover.
You will take ownership of electrical packages across treatment and infrastructure projects, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards. The position suits an Electrical Engineer who enjoys working across both design and site environments, particularly on critical utility projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electrical projects across water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Support tendering activities and provide technical input on electrical scope
- Coordinate subcontractors, commissioning teams and in-house electricians
- Oversee site works ensuring safety, quality and programme targets are achieved
- Develop RAMS, commissioning plans, test packs and handover documentation
- Monitor project progress and report on delivery against programme
- Conduct site surveys and assess existing electrical infrastructure
- Produce electrical designs including single line diagrams and specifications
- Review and approve control panel schematics and vendor documentation
- Complete cable calculations, schedules and routing layouts
- Attend client design reviews and project progress meetings
- Ensure all work complies with ETCI regulations and industry standards
- Degree or trade background in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Experience delivering projects within water, wastewater, utilities or industrial sectors
- Strong understanding of LV power distribution and electrical systems design
- Experience producing technical documentation and design reports
- Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate site activities
- Strong knowledge of ETCI regulations and electrical standards
- Excellent time management with the ability to work independently
- Full clean Irish driving licence
- Experience with medium voltage distribution or backup power systems
- Exposure to PLC, SCADA or telemetry systems within water or utilities projects
- Background in control panel design, automation or process systems
Salary: €55,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company vehicle
- Hybrid working with 1 to 2 days in the Carlow office
- Flexible mix of site and remote working
- Long-term pipeline of water and wastewater projects
- Opportunity to work across design, delivery and commissioning
- Career progression within a growing engineering contractor
This is a strong opportunity to build a career within the water and wastewater sector, working on essential infrastructure projects that have long-term investment and stability. The role offers a rare blend of design and project delivery, giving you full project exposure and the chance to develop both technically and commercially.
With hybrid working, a supportive team environment and a steady pipeline of secured work, this position offers both flexibility and long-term career growth within a critical sector.
How to Apply
Contact:
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Engineers within the water, wastewater and utilities sectors across Ireland. We work with contractors and specialists delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and critical infrastructure projects, giving Electrical Engineers access to roles that offer real technical depth and long-term career progression.
If you are an Electrical Engineer looking to move into or progress within the water and wastewater sector, we can connect you with opportunities that match your experience and career goals.
Related roles include Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Water Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Automation Engineer
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