Electrical Engineering Officer

Irish Naval Service; Cobh; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Onsite gym

Accommodation during training

Job summary

The Irish Naval Service is recruiting qualified Electrical Engineers to join as Direct Entry Electrical Engineering Officers. This leadership role oversees the design, installation, maintenance and upgrade of critical onboard systems.

You will lead engineering teams across sea and shore postings, with training at the Naval College to prepare you for both engineering and military responsibilities, including CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent recognised by the Minister for Defence.
• Applicants must meet age and height requirements, and provide age proof if progressing.
• Work permit eligibility to serve in Defence Forces; minimum 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland; proof may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain and upgrade complex electrical systems across the fleet.
• Lead engineering teams during sea postings, overseeing electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Manage shore-based roles in project planning, equipment procurement and maintenance operations.
• Undertake funded CPD in areas such as Project Management, Engineering Master’s programmes and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Cobh, Co. Cork, P24 FY71

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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

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 manoeuvrability, 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

Educational/Professional Qualifications:Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic EngineeringOr an equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence

Applicants must be under 50 years of age on 31 December in the year of application: you will be required to provide proof of your age if you progress to the next stage of the competition.

You must be at least 5ft 2in (157.48cm) in height. You will be measured during the selection process.

No tattoos are to be visible above the collar while serving in the Defence Forces. This will be checked during the selection process and you may not proceed if you have visible tattoos above your collar.

Applicants must meet the work permit eligibility criteria to serve as part of the Defence Forces. i.e. You must have a minimum of 5 years eligibility to stay in Ireland. You will be requested to provide proof of working permit on your application.

You must meet medical, physical and security clearance standards, which will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, free tuition, onsite gym and accommodation during training.

• Sector: public administration and defence; compulsory social security

Career Level

• Managerial