MEICA Project Engineer

Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 20 days ago
Job Title: MEICA Project Engineer – Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation Projects
Location: Co Kildare
Leading Engineering & Construction Contractor
Salary €65,000 - €70,000+ DOE + Package

The Company

This well-established engineering and construction contractor has built a strong reputation delivering complex MEICA projects across the industrial, energy and commercial sectors. Known for technical excellence and high standards, they operate across large-scale infrastructure and process-driven environments where precision, safety and quality are critical.

With a strong pipeline of secured work in Ireland, the company offers long-term stability, exposure to technically demanding projects, and clear progression routes within the electrical and MEICA engineering space.

The Role – MEICA Project Engineer

As a MEICA Project Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation elements across live projects. You will be involved from design review through to installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring all systems are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, managing technical delivery, and maintaining full compliance with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations across all site activities
  • Carry out detailed design reviews to ensure EICA systems meet project requirements
  • Coordinate and manage electrical and instrumentation works on site
  • Monitor programme progress and support delivery milestones
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist vendors
  • Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of electrical and control systems
  • Implement quality control procedures and resolve non-conformances
  • Maintain accurate project records, reports and technical documentation
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project coordination
  • Support planning, site investigations and technical problem solving
About You

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or relevant trade background with progression into engineering
  • 1 to 5 years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or automation projects
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels, and low voltage installations
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and quality
  • Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland

What’s on Offer

Salary: €65,000+ DOE
Benefits:
  • Company vehicle or allowance
  • Pension contribution
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Healthcare support
  • Ongoing training and CPD
  • Clear career progression into senior engineering or project management roles

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a MEICA Project Engineer looking to build experience on technically complex projects within the industrial and energy sectors. You will gain exposure to full project lifecycles while working alongside experienced engineers and project teams in a high-performing environment.

The role offers real responsibility early in your career, with the support structure needed to develop into a senior engineer or project manager. With strong project security in the Kildare region, it provides both stability and long-term progression.

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in placing MEICA Project Engineers, Electrical Project Engineers, and Automation Engineers across the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex electrical and MEICA projects throughout Ireland.

If you are exploring MEICA Project Engineer roles, Electrical Engineer positions, or opportunities within industrial and energy projects, we can offer direct access to some of the most sought-after roles in the market.

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