Project Engineer: Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation

Cpl; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Cpl is seeking a Project Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) in Ireland to lead delivery of energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives for industrial clients. The role combines design, site work, and client collaboration in a hybrid setup, with a clear path to professional growth.

You will advance mechanical and electrical systems, analyse data to verify improvements, and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Process, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-4 years' engineering experience, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, utilities, energy, or sustainability-focused environments.
• Experience supporting the delivery of technical engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Knowledge of energy management systems, ISO 50001, energy auditing, or decarbonisation programmes would be advantageous.
• A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• An interest in pursuing professional accreditation or Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering project work packages from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.
• Carry out technical assessments of industrial energy systems, including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, HVAC, and CHP systems.
• Support the design and optimisation of mechanical and electrical systems using engineering software and design tools.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, commissioning plans, and safety documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, site assessments, energy audits, and project progress reviews.
• Assist with contractor management, procurement activities, and supplier engagement.
• Monitor project performance and analyse operational data to validate energy and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with relevant health and safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AutoCAD

Energy management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Energy / Process / Building Services)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Cpl is seeking a Project Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) in Ireland to lead delivery of energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives for industrial clients. The role combines design, site work, and client collaboration in a hybrid setup, with a clear path to professional growth.

You will advance mechanical and electrical systems, analyse data to verify improvements, and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.