2027 Graduate Electrical Engineer (Power Generation & Energy Systems)

NeoDyne; Waterford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Overtime pay

Graduation day

Health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Pension plan

Flexible working

Career development

Professional certifications

Cycle to work

Job summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our expanding System Integration team in Waterford. Our graduate programme focuses on learning by doing, with placements across projects where you contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.

This full-time permanent role is based at the Waterford Office, offering an excellent salary and benefits, a People First culture, and opportunities to work on HV/MV design, power generation, PLC/SCADA, and site testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering (level 8) or equivalent.
• 0–2 years' electrical design experience or Work Placement.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist HV/MV electrical design, power generation, PLC/SCADA work.
• Create control logic and panel design documentation.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Energy Engineering

Job description

Want to influence the power grid of the future?

Tackle climate change?

Play your part in the greening of the gas network?

Launch your career with NeoDyne and open a world of opportunities!

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission‑critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high‑voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Specific to our Power Generation & Energy System business, we deliver mission‑critical system projects that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future.

Projects include:

• High‑Efficiency centralised power plants in hyperscale data centres
• Large‑scale flexible peaking plants providing grid support when renewables are not available
• Embedded renewables
• National Utility projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long‑term success.

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our expanding System Integration team. Our graduate programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills. Over a two‑year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

This Graduate opportunity is offered as a full‑time permanent contract, based at our Waterford Office, with an excellent salary and benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

What might I be doing?

• Projects could include HV/MV electrical design, power generation, PLC and SCADA automation, control logic programming, control panel hardware design, and site testing & commissioning.
• You will have the opportunity to use state‑of‑the‑art engineering software for control and protection design and substation layouts. You will also get to use leading‑edge power system modelling software to run steady state and transient electrical studies, including short circuit studies, protection coordination and grid compliance studies for proposed renewable generation.
• Generating technical documentation and dealing with customers will also be key parts of our graduate programme to help develop your soft skills. You will also have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to get involved in installation, testing, and commissioning.

What about training?

• 70% On‑the‑job Learning: You'll get stuck in from Day 1, working on real projects, delivering real business value to our customers both on‑and off‑site.
• 20% Learning from others: You'll be part of a team, working with subject matter experts and interacting with our customers daily. You'll receive support and guidance, and an invaluable opportunity to learn from former graduates who've seen it and done it.
• 10% Formal Education: We'll help you become an expert in your chosen field, backed up by formal e‑learning and classroom training. This extends to attaining professional certifications where relevant to our business specialisations.

Required

Experience & skills

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0‑2 years' experience in a similar electrical design role or Work Placement.
• Full Irish driving license and car, OR must be achieved within the first 12 months of employment.

Desired

• 0‑2 years' experience in a similar manufacturing process improvement role or Work Placement.

Characteristics

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self‑learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year‑on‑year bonuses and salary increases
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Graduation Day
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Flexible Working
• Personalised Career Development Plan
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Cycle to work scheme

With our diverse range of business specialisations, customers, and industries that we serve, we offer an unrivalled programme designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.