Electrical Project Engineer - Conract

Cpl; Connacht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with powerplant background to support the LTE Project in the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical works. This fixed-term role is 1 year, with a possibility of extension or LTD company arrangement, starting January 2027.

You will deliver site execution safely, on schedule and within budget, coordinating with contractors and consultants, reviewing designs, witnessing tests, and ensuring compliance with project

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and specifications for powerplant projects.
• Ability to review designs and provide qualified assessments to asset engineers.
• Hands-on witness testing and site supervision of contractor works.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with preparation, review and submission of electrical design and specifications.
• Assess electrical designs, studies and reports with the Asset Electrical Engineer.
• Witness testing of equipment and monitor contractor's installation and progress meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Site supervision

Witness testing

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

My client are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with powerplant background for a 1 year fixed term contract / or Ltd company for a start in January 2027.

The Project Electrical Engineer is to provide support and technical expertise to the LTE Project in the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical works.

The role holder will deliver the execution of site works; ensuring work is undertaken safely, within programme and budget, in adherence to quality and within specification and standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide assistance with preparation, review and submission of electrical design and specifications.
• Work with the Asset Electrical Engineer to give a qualified assessment of electrical designs, studies and reports.
• Undertakes witness testing of the manufacturer's equipment and the contractor's installation and attends works progress meetings to monitor the progress and quality of work.
• Supervise the activities of consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance in delivery of works.
• Plan, direct and organise resources and manage contractors to deliver assigned project work.
• Provide support and input to the Site Manager and Project Manager in daily project matters.
• Investigate, diagnose and solve causes of specific project issues and plant performance.
• Maintain a focus on electrical safety practices throughout the project design and construction, ensuring proper handling, installation, and operation of electrical systems.
• Contribute data and updates as ongoing part of the project’s reporting requirements.
• Track and report on project progress.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring they are completed according to design specifications.
• Identify and input into the project risk register potential risks (inclusive of mitigation measures)/opportunities associated with electrical systems.

Excellent salary/rates on offer – candidates must be eligable to work within Ireland and have relevant industry exp. .