Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Co Limerick
Established Water Infrastructure & Civil Engineering Contractor
€65,000 to €85,000 DOE

The Company

This established Irish infrastructure contractor has been delivering major water, wastewater, utilities, and civil engineering projects across Ireland for decades.

With a strong pipeline of water and wastewater projects secured throughout Munster and across the country, the company continues to invest in its engineering teams and is now seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing MEICA division based in Castletroy, Co Limerick.

The Role: Electrical Project Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a busy MEICA team delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland.

Working closely with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will support the delivery of electrical engineering packages from design coordination and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and project handover.

The successful candidate will play a key role in technical coordination, programme management, project reporting, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Must Have Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline required
• Must have 5 years' experience within the water and wastewater sector
• Proven experience in electrical engineering project delivery required
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on water, wastewater, or utilities infrastructure projects preferred
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or Public Works Contracts beneficial
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams advantageous
• Competent in Microsoft Project programming software preferred

Nice to Have

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
• Experience with instrumentation, control, and automation systems
• Knowledge of BIM and digital project delivery platforms beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external design teams across electrical and ICA disciplines
• Support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to multidisciplinary project teams
• Develop and manage project programmes and resource-loaded schedules
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve scope, cost, and programme issues
• Ensure implementation of health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures across projects
• Prepare accurate project reports for clients and senior management teams
• Manage project delivery to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives
• Support design reviews, procurement activities, commissioning, and project close-out processes
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and site teams throughout project delivery
• Assist in maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across all project phases

About You

You are an Electrical Project Engineer with experience delivering water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure projects within a contractor environment.

You have strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple project priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You enjoy working within multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €65,000 to €85,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus potential
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Exposure to major Irish infrastructure projects
• Clear progression opportunities within the MEICA team
• Long-term project pipeline and job security

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering essential water and wastewater projects throughout Ireland.

You will gain exposure to technically challenging projects while working alongside experienced engineering and project delivery professionals in a role offering long-term career progression and development.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction, utilities, water, and engineering recruitment across Ireland. We work closely with contractors delivering water treatment, wastewater treatment, MEICA, utilities, energy, and infrastructure projects nationwide.

If you're an Electrical Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, or Utilities Engineer looking for opportunities in Limerick or across Munster, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and long-term career goals.

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