Design Engineer – Telecom, Renewables & Utility

Entrust Services; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Entrust Services in Galway seeks a full-time Design Engineer to join the Telecom, Renewables & Utility team. You will help design and deliver infrastructure across solar, wind, BESS, telecoms and grid projects, collaborating across CAD and GIS disciplines on site in Galway, Ireland.

The ideal candidate thrives on technical variety, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contributes from concept through construction support, with 2+ years in related roles and strong CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a design engineering role within renewables, telecoms or utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit, QGIS and BIM.
• Familiarity with renewable energy design tools (e.g. WindPro) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil, structural, and layout designs for renewable energy projects and telecom/utility infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CAD drawings, site layouts, and schematics per client/regulatory requirements.
• Support planning drawings, construction documentation, and technical specifications.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to inform design decisions.
• Coordinate with GIS teams for site plans, constraint mapping, and analysis.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, contractors and internal teams throughout projects.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and health & safety regulations.
• Assist with QA of drawings and documents produced by junior team members.
• Support tender prep, cost estimation, and technical reports as required.
• Stay updated with industry developments in renewables, telecom, and utility design practices.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

QGIS

BIM

WindPro

Planning knowledge (IE/UK)

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

QGIS

BIM

WindPro

Job description

> Our Projects > Design Engineer – Telecom, Renewables & Utility

Design Engineer – Telecom, Renewables & Utility

Location: Galway, Ireland – Onsite – 2 Positions

The Role:

Entrust is a well established planning and environmental consultancy since 2008, specialising in infrastructure, primarily renewable energy and wireless telecommunications. We operate across Ireland and the UK from our offices in Galway and Liverpool. Our office in Galway has a requirement for a F/T Design Engineer to join our Telecom, Renewables & Utility team. The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), telecoms, and grid/utility sectors.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys technical variety, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and hands-on involvement from concept design through to construction support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare civil, structural, and layout designs for renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, BESS) and telecom/utility infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain detailed CAD drawings, site layouts, and technical schematics in line with client and regulatory requirements.
• Support the preparation of planning application drawings, construction documentation, and technical specifications.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to inform design decisions.
• Coordinate with GIS teams to produce accurate site plans, constraint mapping, and spatial analysis.
• Liaise with clients, planning authorities, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international standards, codes of practice, and health & safety regulations.
• Assist with quality control and review of drawings and documentation produced by junior team members.
• Support tender preparation, cost estimation, and technical reports as required.
• Keep up to date with industry developments in renewable energy, telecom, and utility design practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a design engineering role, ideally within renewables, telecoms, or utility infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit, QGIS, and BIM.
• Familiarity with renewable energy design tools (e.g. WindPro) is a plus.
• Understanding of Irish and/or UK planning processes and construction documentation requirements.
• Strong technical drawing and drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues across CAD and GIS functions.
• Exposure to architectural visualisation tools (e.g. SketchUp, Autocad 3D, 3Ds Max, Blender, etc).
• Prior experience in infrastructure design and developments.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of renewable energy, telecom, and grid infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.
• Opportunities for professional developments.
• A collaborative team environment with scope for technical growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Let’s create a greener, more sustainable future together

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