Electrical Engineer

THE BLUE BARREL PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Barrel Pte. Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to support the Alexandra Hospital Project in Dublin. You will review electrical designs, prepare shop drawings, coordinate with M&E trades, and assist in commissioning and documentation.

The role demands 3–6 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and proficiency in AutoCAD; BIM/Revit is a plus. Licensing as LEW is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the construction/building services industry.
• Working knowledge of electrical building services systems, including LV power distribution, lighting design, ELV/BMS, and standby power.
• Familiarity with local regulatory requirements (EMA, SCDF, BCA) and standards (SS 638/CP 5).
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, and site teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM/Revit is an advantage.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) registration is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical design drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and relevant codes (e.g., SS 638/CP 5, EMA regulations).
• Prepare and coordinate shop drawings, cable schedules, and material submissions for consultant/client approval.
• Support planning and scheduling of electrical installation works, ensuring alignment with the overall project programme.
• Coordinate electrical works on site with other M&E trades (ACMV, plumbing, fire protection) and civil/structural teams to avoid clashes and delays.
• Supervise and monitor electrical subcontractors and installation teams for quality, safety, and adherence to specifications.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems (LV switchboards, DBs, cabling, lighting, ELV, standby generators), and support statutory approval submissions (e.g., SP Group, LEW endorsement).
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Prepare technical submissions, RFIs, inspection requests, and progress reports.
• Assist in procurement and material take-offs for electrical equipment and components.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including as-built drawings, test reports, and O&M manuals.
• Support the M&E Manager in cost tracking, variation orders, and subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Design review

Coordination

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Project scheduling

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Job description

6 days of work at the Alexandra Hospital Project

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical design drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and relevant codes (e.g., SS 638/CP 5, EMA regulations).
• Prepare and coordinate shop drawings, cable schedules, and material submissions for consultant/client approval.
• Support planning and scheduling of electrical installation works, ensuring alignment with the overall project programme.
• Coordinate electrical works on site with other M&E trades (ACMV, plumbing, fire protection) and civil/structural teams to avoid clashes and delays.
• Supervise and monitor electrical subcontractors and installation teams for quality, safety, and adherence to specifications.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems (LV switchboards, DBs, cabling, lighting, ELV, standby generators), and support statutory approval submissions (e.g., SP Group, LEW endorsement).
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Prepare technical submissions, RFIs, inspection requests, and progress reports.
• Assist in procurement and material take-offs for electrical equipment and components.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including as-built drawings, test reports, and O&M manuals.
• Support the M&E Manager in cost tracking, variation orders, and subcontractor coordination.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 3–6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the construction/building services industry.

Working knowledge of electrical building services systems, including LV power distribution, lighting design, ELV/BMS, and standby power.

Familiarity with local regulatory requirements (EMA, SCDF, BCA) and standards (SS 638/CP 5).

Experience coordinating with subcontractors, consultants, and site teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with BIM/Revit is an advantage.

Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) registration is an advantage but not mandatory.