M&E Resident Engineers

AECOM; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AECOM’s Ireland Water Team as a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer. You will lead site-based infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in supervising M&E works. AECOM offers a supportive work environment and is a Disability-Confident Employer.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the site supervision of MEICA works.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in Mechanical & Electrical elements of the works.
• Lead delivery of site-based infrastructure projects.
• Review contractor documentation and performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety Compliance

Contract Management

Site Supervision

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Start here, grow here!

Join AECOM’s Ireland Water Team as a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer. In this role you will work with Uisce Éireann’s framework providers to deliver major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Republic of Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in Mechanical & Electrical elements of the works.
• Lead the delivery of site‑based infrastructure projects on behalf of Uisce Éireann, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, environmental, programme, and cost requirements.
• Review and monitor contractor documentation and performance, including MEICA design submissions, RAMS, quality plans, FDS, commissioning plans and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Supervise MEICA construction activities, undertake safety reviews, and conduct quality audits, ensuring works are completed safely in accordance with equipment specifications and approved proposals.
• Monitor commissioning works, including FAT, SAT testing, system testing, process proving and compliance with contractual performance guarantees.
• Administer commercial aspects of contracts, including assessment of interim and final accounts, variations, claims, and contractor performance against KPIs.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with Project Team, Employer’s Representative, Local Authorities, utility providers, landowners, and the public to ensure coordinated project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the site supervision of MEICA works.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants and upgrades, pumping stations, generators, instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, regulatory compliance, safety auditing and RAMS review.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC, and experience in the assessment of contractor claims and payment applications.
• Experience in reviewing design submissions, PFDs, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, FDS, control philosophies and commissioning plans and participation in project workshops.
• Familiarity with quality assurance systems.
• Able to travel to site.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability‑Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [emailprotected] if you would like to apply through the Disability‑Confident Interview Scheme.