Construction - Electrical Engineer (Design and Install): Leinster

Glanua; Connacht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Ireland seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and install electrical systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, overseeing procurement packages, and conducting site surveys. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and possess a Level 7 qualification. The position promotes innovative technology and sustainable practices within the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• A valid employment permit is necessary for non-EEA Nationals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines for optimal design solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare condition reports on existing infrastructure.
• Prepare and review M&I listings, cable sizing and panel drawings.
• Procure LV/MV equipment and manage 3rd party design consultants.
• Ensure designs reflect off-site manufacturing and sustainability goals.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communications

Computer Literacy

Collaboration

Decision Making

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 7 (including Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

Job description

Construction - Electrical Engineer (Design and Install): Leinster

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Quality standards, policies and procedures are developed into all designs and design outputs.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines in Process, Mechanical, Control & Automation, Civil and Structural to ensure an optimum design solution is reached.
• Reporting to the Electrical Department Manager, design works include the compilation and review of site surveys and condition reports as required.
• M&I Listings.
• Electrical load balances, MIC load calculations.
• Medium Voltage design.
• Generator design and sizing for back-up applications.
• General electrical services design.
• Lighting and emergency lighting designs.
• Earthing and Lightning protection designs.
• Cable sizing/cable schedules.
• Location – Ireland Review I/O of listings.
• Review of control panel drawings schematics.
• Review of specialist reports on harmonics and selection of equipment to mitigate the harmonics.
• Solar PV generation and battery storage and renewable generators for small applications.
• Undertake site surveys and preliminary condition reports on existing infrastructure/assets.
• Procurement of packages for LV works such as Main Distribution Boards, MCC’s and control panels, automation hardware/software, starters, electrical installation works, earthing and lightning protection.
• Procurement packages for MV works such as distribution transformers, MV switchgear and specialist design services for MV works.
• Procure and manage 3rd party design consultants as required.
• For all procurement packages, provide a technical and commercial review of tender returns, ensuring tender returns align to the required standards and demonstrate value for money. Provide a recommendation to procurement.
• With the tendering team, team assist in the preparation and pricing of tender submissions for electrical works.
• Promote and advocate key themes from Glanua Business Strategy including a move to off-site manufacturing, improved digitalised ways of working and drive towards sustainability.
• Encourage use of innovative technology and ways of working within the team.
• Harness opportunities and mitigate risk through effective design and risk mitigation measures during the lifecycle of the design process.
• Ensure you are aware of local Asset Standards, Electrical Standards, WIMES, etc and embed requirements of same into respective designs.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).

Sector: construction

Career Level: Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
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