Water Process Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€80000 p.a.
BIM
Posted 1 hour ago
Water Process Design Engineer Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
Co Kildare
Leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor
€70,000 to €90,000 DOE plus bonus, pension, healthcare, 27 days annual leave and long term career progression

The Company

One of Ireland and the UK’s leading infrastructure contractors is expanding its specialist Water and Wastewater division as demand continues to grow across major framework agreements with Uisce Éireann and Northern Ireland Water. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and MEICA projects safely and to the highest standards, this company is recognised as a market leader in water infrastructure delivery.

Their project portfolio includes water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, network upgrades and large scale utility infrastructure schemes delivered through full design and build contracts.

Employees benefit from a collaborative engineering culture, long term project pipelines, strong technical leadership and genuine investment in professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for a Process Design Engineer or Water Process Engineer looking to take the next step into a senior technical leadership role within a highly respected contractor.

The Role – Water Process Design Engineer

As a Water Process Design Engineer, you will lead the Process and Hydraulic Engineering discipline across a range of water and wastewater treatment projects throughout Ireland. You will be involved from early concept design through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning and operational handover.

Working within a multidisciplinary MEICA and civil engineering environment, you will develop and manage process design solutions that ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements, programme targets and operational performance standards.

This role offers excellent exposure to complex infrastructure projects and provides a strong platform for career progression into Design Management or Technical Leadership positions within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop process and hydraulic design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Prepare and review Process Design Reports, hydraulic calculations, PFDs and intelligent P&IDs
  • Support development of efficient plant layouts with focus on operability, maintainability and construction access
  • Coordinate with MEICA, civil, structural, EICA and digital engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Engage directly with clients, stakeholders and third party agencies to resolve technical queries and communicate design intent
  • Participate in HAZOP studies, constructability reviews and design workshops
  • Monitor design progress against project programmes and identify risks or technical constraints
  • Ensure all designs comply with client specifications, statutory requirements and internal engineering standards
  • Provide technical support during construction, testing and commissioning phases
  • Liaise with site teams to address design issues, update technical documentation and support successful project delivery
  • Support development of control philosophies and collaborate with automation teams to ensure process control requirements are fully integrated
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued development of the engineering team

About You

  • Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience within water, wastewater or process engineering environments
  • Strong background in process and hydraulic engineering design
  • Experience preparing and managing process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs and control philosophies
  • Knowledge of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment processes or utility infrastructure projects
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary MEICA project teams
  • Familiar with BIM360, ACC, ProjectWise or similar Common Data Environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate design deliverables
  • Chartered Engineer status or progress toward chartership would be advantageous
  • Strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery

What’s on Offer

Salary: €70,000 to €90,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Above market pension contribution
  • Private healthcare allowance
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Ongoing CPD and technical development support
  • Gym membership discounts and cycle to work scheme
  • Long term career progression within a growing water infrastructure division

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading infrastructure contractor delivering some of the most significant water and wastewater projects currently underway in Ireland. With secured long term frameworks and a strong order book, the business offers genuine stability alongside technically challenging and rewarding work.

You will work alongside highly experienced engineering professionals within a collaborative environment that supports innovation, technical development and career progression. For Process Design Engineers looking to progress into Design Leadership roles within the water sector, opportunities like this are rare.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Water Process Design Engineer role, contact Breagh Recruitment today.

Email: stephen@breaghrecruitment.com

Phone: 353 1 531 4345

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Process Design Engineers, Water Engineers, MEICA Engineers and Design Engineers for the Irish construction and infrastructure sector. We work closely with leading civil engineering contractors and water infrastructure specialists delivering major water treatment and wastewater projects across Ireland.

If you are looking for Water Process Design Engineer jobs, Process Engineer jobs, MEICA Design Engineer jobs or Water Infrastructure Engineer opportunities, Breagh Recruitment can help you secure the right role with leading employers across the sector.

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