Project Electrical Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Macroom; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Structured training

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer in Ireland to lead electrical engineering on major construction projects, from design through commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate CAD/BIM activities with the in-house BIM team, oversee design reviews, and support procurement and site delivery while ensuring quality and BCAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering electrical engineering packages on commercial, industrial, or healthcare construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, commissioning, and construction processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering function on one or more major construction projects, ensuring technical excellence from design through to commissioning and final handover.
• Oversee electrical design reviews, resolve technical queries, and coordinate technical submittals and approvals.
• Support procurement processes and manage the delivery of electrical equipment to site.
• Work closely with the in-house BIM team to coordinate CAD/BIM activities and ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor engineering progress, maintain project trackers, and carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with all specifications and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing, BCAR compliance, and project handover while liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive project success.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Project Electrical Engineer

About Your New Employer

• Join one of Ireland’s leading electrical contractors with a proven track record in delivering major Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Technology projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team of experienced Project Managers, Engineers, and BIM specialists, working on high-profile and technically complex projects.
• Enjoy a culture of continuous professional development, clear long-term career progression opportunities, and access to industry-leading training initiatives.

About Your New Job

As a Project Electrical Engineer,youwill:

• Lead the electrical engineering function on one or more major construction projects, ensuring technical excellence from design through to commissioning and final handover.
• Oversee electrical design reviews, resolve technical queries, and coordinate technical submittals and approvals.
• Support procurement processes and manage the delivery of electrical equipment to site.
• Work closely with the in-house BIM team to coordinate CAD/BIM activities and ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor engineering progress, maintain project trackers, and carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with all specifications and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, testing, BCAR compliance, and project handover while liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive project success.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement.

What Skills You Need

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (electrical trade background an advantage).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering electrical engineering packages on commercial, industrial, or healthcare construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, commissioning, and construction processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Clear career progression pathways and ongoing development through structured training.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading projects with a progressive, growing company.

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