Electrical Engineer - Irish Naval Service

Cpl Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Service is recruiting Direct Entry Electrical Engineering Officers to lead and manage critical onboard systems across the fleet. You will oversee electrical, electronic, and control systems during sea postings and later transition to shore-based roles at the Naval Base and Naval College in Cork.

Eligible candidates hold an Level 8 honours degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and must meet medical, physical, and security standards with Irish work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland
• Age: Under 50 years on 31 December in the year of application
• Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence

Responsibilities

• Design, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of complex systems across the fleet
• Lead engineering teams during sea postings and manage onboard electrical, electronic, and control systems
• Leadership role within the Naval Service with training at the Naval College
• Shore-based roles at Naval Dockyard, Naval College, or Naval Base in project planning and maintenance operations
• Pursue funded CPD in areas such as Project Management, Engineering Master’s programmes, ATEX Standards, Energy Management, and Health & Safety qualifications

Education

Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Join the Naval Service as a Direct Entry Electrical Engineering Officer

We are now recruiting qualified Electrical Engineers to join as Direct Entry Electrical Engineering Officers. This is a leadership and technical role at the heart of Naval operations, with responsibility for managing critical onboard systems and supporting mission success at sea and ashore.

About the Role:

• Electrical Engineering Officers (ELOs) are responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of complex systems across the fleet, including power generation, navigation, communications, weapons systems, environmental control, and IT infrastructure.


• During sea postings, you will be a key member of the ship's engineering department, responsible for electrical, electronic, and control systems governing maneuverability, defence, and intelligence functions.


• You will play an active leadership role within the Naval Service, with training at the Naval College to prepare you for both engineering and military responsibilities.


• ELOs may serve on ships, ashore, or in overseas assignments.


• After a sea rotation, you will take up a shore-based role at the Naval Dockyard, Naval College (NMCI), or Naval Base, managing areas such as project planning, equipment procurement, and maintenance operations.


• Officers are encouraged to undertake funded Continual Professional Development (CPD) in areas such as Project Management, Engineering Master’s programmes, ATEX Standards, Energy Management, Vibration Analysis, and Health & Safety qualifications.

Requirements:

• Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland


• Character & Fitness: Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards


• Age: Under 50 years on 31 December in the year of application


• Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering


• Or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence

Salary & Benefits:

• Basic salary: €57,955 with annual increments


• Naval Service Allowance: €20,570


• Additional allowances for overseas service: Starting at €15,000

Please note: You will be based at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork. The recruitment process includes an Interview, Medical Examination and Garda Vetting. All assessments are conducted at the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Cork.