Graduate Engineer - Electrical (IRE)

Murphy International Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join site-based teams across Ireland, with regular travel to projects in civils, rail, water, energy and more. The programme combines on‑the‑job experience with CPD‑accredited training to develop technical and soft skills from day one.

You will work with our experienced site engineers, support testing, commissioning, drawings and documentation, and contribute to safe, quality construction across diverse infrastructure projects in Ireland and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering by Sep 2027
• Full Irish driving licence
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Willingness to travel to site locations

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Assist with resolving technical problems at all levels.
• Ensure drawings and specifications contain sufficient, accurate information for construction.
• Carry out inspections in line with the Inspection and Test Plan.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Graduate Electrical Engineer - Ireland Start date: By September 2027 Additional information: Site-based role with regular travel across the Ireland As an international business we also have opportunities available in the UK.

About Us

Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Plant; Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,700 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

The Role

Murphy are hiring graduate electrical engineers to work alongside our experienced site engineers across multi discipline construction projects from large scale civils, rail, water, oil & gas and electricity upgrade projects as part of the green energy transition across Ireland. The graduate scheme offers both technical and soft skills courses to help your professional development and growth as a electrical engineer. Murphy are committed to developing our Engineers and our CPD Programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control.
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Assist with resolving technical problems at all levels.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
• Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan.
• The production of survey information and red - lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records.
• Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan.
• Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers' defined requirements.
• Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used.
• Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship.
• Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
• Close liaison with the Site Foreman/Supervisor and Works Managers.
• Assist with the co-ordination and supervision of Sub-contractors in the performance of the Works.
• Ensure that only the latest issue drawings and documents are being used.
• Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements.
• Assist the Site Management team to update KPI's, material reconciliation and progress reports.
• Assist QS with site quantities and measures for monthly valuations.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design electrical systems, circuits, for various projects.
• Conduct analysis and simulations to ensure the functionality and safety.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate records and update design documents, as necessary.

Entry Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or set to graduate by September 2027)

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Construction Experience (desirable)
• Problem solving skills
• Personal ownership your development
• Team working skills
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Additional Requirements

• You need a full Irish driving licence due to the locations of projects.
• Eligible to work in the Ireland with a valid work permit if applicable.
• Please note, we do not provide sponsorship.

Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them: One Family, One Team, One Murphy

Always Deliver Respect, Integrity & Accountability Never Harm Continually Improve

What's in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited.

At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.