Project Engineer

EPS Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Laptop/phone provided

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EPS Group in Naas, County Kildare, is seeking a Project Engineer for the Minor Contracting division. You will manage engineering activities on municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and drinking water plants, and coordinate with our design team through installation and commissioning.

This varied role involves project management, procurement, site supervision, and safety oversight with HSQE. A third-level mechanical engineering degree and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Third level Mechanical Engineering degree is required.
• Similar relevant third level qualification and experience will be considered.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence required.
• All levels of experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Project management of water and wastewater installations, ME/EE focus with minor civil works.
• Coordinate safety with HSQE and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support design team through installation and commissioning.
• Procure items and create project programmes for design to handover.
• Write engineering reports and commissioning schedules.
• Ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

PC skills

Inter-personal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Engineering experience in ME/EE

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Similar relevant qualification considered

Full EU/Irish driving licence

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

EPS Group has an immediate vacancy for a Project Engineer for our Minor Contracting division based from our Naas office.

As part of our growing team, you will be responsible for the engineering activities on municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment plants and various pumping stations, across our contracts in Munster.

No two days will be the same, so your activities will vary and will be agreed with the Contracts Manager on an ongoing basis. You will support the design team through the process up to and including the onsite installation and commissioning.

A highly varied, challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management of all aspects of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations primarily focused on Mechanical/Electrical/ICA requirements with minor civil works included
• Co-ordinating safety and liaising with our HSQE department
• Supporting the design team in delivering innovative solutions & using modern technologies
• Procurement of all items required for project delivery
• Creating project program and ensuring that all required project interfaces are allowed for, from design to final site commissioning & handover
• Liaising & coordinating all works with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Management of all site labour including subcontractors
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Writing engineering reports, method statements and commissioning schedules
• Responsible for all O&M and Health & Safety documentation and enforcement of safe work practices onsite during all site installations

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in PC skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills
• Strong engineering analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and waste water Industry
• Have proven experience in an engineering role in a Mechanical & Electrical environment
• Experience in implementing opportunities and initiatives in a time restricted schedule
• Organise and plan technical meetings with clients and Consulting Engineers
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish stated deadlines
• Project management / Site management / M&E Installation, Personnel management and any Water &/or Waste Water industry experience will be an advantage

Qualifications

• Third level Mechanical Engineering degree
• Similar relevant third level qualification and experience will be considered
• Full EU/ Irish driving licence
• All levels of experience considered

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Robust graduate programme
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.