M&E Resident Engineers

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer to join our Water Team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves supervising major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in site supervision of MEICA works.

This position offers a hybrid work model, providing the flexibility to work from AECOM’s office, remotely, or at client sites while supporting vital projects for Uisce Éireann.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in site supervision of MEICA works.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of site-based infrastructure projects.
• Review and monitor contractor documentation.
• Supervise MEICA construction activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety

Site Supervision

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team operating across the globe; with approximately 600 water experts sitting in our UK and Ireland offices. We are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we're on the lookout for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join us. Our Ireland Water Team leads the way in delivering the most critical water infrastructure projects across the country through major national programmes for Uisce Éireann (Irish Water). AECOM is proud to have supported Uisce Éireann since the inception of its Resident Engineer programme seven years ago and we are currently on the lookout for Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineers (Senior M&E REs, M&E REs & Assistant M&E REs) to increase our existing team and support the delivery of Uisce Eireann’s Capital Investment Plan.

Job Description

As a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer you will work with Uisce Éireann framework providers to ensure each project is constructed to the specified quality standards. The work will involve major water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including new water and wastewater treatment plants and upgrades, pumping stations, National Generator programme, Electrical Upgrade programme and capital Maintenance projects across all counties in the Republic of Ireland. Reflecting Uisce Éireann and AECOM’s commitment to safety as a core value, you will be an ambassador for safety in this role. You will proactively improve the safety culture and implement all safety policies and standards on the construction projects.

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 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 the 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.

Work Location

Hybrid – flexibility to work from AECOM office, remote location or at a client site.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.