Principal Energy Engineer

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish consultancy firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join their Energy team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing renewable energy projects and working collaboratively with a team of professionals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and a minimum of 12 years' experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of activities within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years' post-graduate experience required.
• Chartered Engineer status is necessary.
• Proven experience in engaging with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Planning and overseeing design activities.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Contributing to tenders and proposals.
• Providing line management and leadership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, and Energy and Renewables.

FT provides consultancy services for renewable energy projects including offshore wind, onshore wind, commercial scale solar PV, biomass and micro-hydro power, as well as gas pipelines, electrical infrastructure including battery storage and peaking plants and energy from waste projects.

FT is seeking to recruit a Principal Engineer to join our Energy team in either the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the growth of our Energy and Planning division, working collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals. This role offers exposure to a wide range of activities within the Energy and Planning sector including project management, environmental assessments, and preliminary design for renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing technical reports to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Planning and overseeing design activities in close collaboration with project teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the preparation of tenders and proposals
• Providing line management and leadership to team members
• Ensuring compliance with quality assurance systems, management procedures, and relevant health and safety legislation
• Coordinating effectively with colleagues and other team members across disciplines

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 12 years’ post-graduate experience
• Chartered Engineer status
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Proven experience in engaging with external stakeholders, clients and sub-contractors
• Adaptable, collaborative, and an effective team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Experience in project managing the preliminary civil design of renewable energy projects is advantageous, though not essential

How to apply

Is FT the right fit for you? Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us at [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.