Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Kilkenny

Duration: Permanent

Overview of the role

This role is an exciting opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer with Water/WasteWater experience to join a highly established Electrical Design Engineering Team.

Produce detailed Electrical and Instrumentation designs for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that all work is efficiently and effectively managed and executed within defined constraints, such as time and budget, and with due diligence.  

The role will require strong technical skills and communication and interaction with managers, engineers, internal and external team members, suppliers and clients.

• Experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB)
• Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process
• Evaluation of the client specifications from Industrial Clients and Municipal Clients
• Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions
• Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)
• Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB etc)
• Development of automation hardware and system network architecture
• Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules
• Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations
• Liaise with other departments i.e. design, contracts, control & automation etc
• Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
• Preparation of FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) documentation and FAT attendance
• Preparation of Control Philosophies
• Working to Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards
• Travel to site occasionally as required to support design activities

• Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment industry preferable
• Highly organised and efficient
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong technical knowledge
• Team player and ability to work on own initiative
• Customer Focused
• Self-motivated

• Health Insurance (Employee Only)
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave
• Pension (Employee/Employer contribution)