Principal Engineer – Energy

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Employee experience

Diversity & inclusion

Family benefits

Work-life balance

Wellbeing benefits

Gifts and recognition

Complimentary parking

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company invites applications for a Principal Engineer to join our Energy team in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Cork or Carlow. The successful candidate will lead civil design activities, manage projects and mentor junior staff within a multidisciplinary energy and planning division.

You will work on a broad range of renewable energy schemes, engage with clients and stakeholders, contribute to tenders, and ensure compliance with our quality and health and safety procedures

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.

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 our quality assurance systems, management procedures, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Coordinating effectively with colleagues and other team members across disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Independent working

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

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 a wide range of renewable energy projects including offshore wind, onshore wind, commercial scale solar PV, biomass and micro-hydro power. FT also provides professional services for 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 our 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

Benefits

• Continuous Professional Development

  We're passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and encouraging your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT's commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

• Employee Experience

  When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear career paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

• Family Benefits

  We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

• Work-Life Balance

  At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

• Additional Benefits

  FT offers competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices. We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs. Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our in‑house mental health first aid team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out at [e-mail]. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and considered immediately upon receipt.