Project Engineer: Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation (Hybrid)

Cpl Resources; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Cpl Resources is seeking a Project Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) for a hybrid role in Ireland. You will lead delivery of energy and utility projects across industrial sectors, working directly with clients to design, implement, and optimise mechanical and electrical systems.

The role calls for 2–4 years of engineering experience, strong analytical skills, adept communication, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and environmental standards, with travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Process, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years' engineering experience in industrial, manufacturing, utilities, energy, or sustainability environments.
• Experience supporting delivery of technical engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• 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 health and safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

ISO 50001 knowledge

Education

Construction/Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cpl Resources is seeking a Project Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) for a hybrid role in Ireland. You will lead delivery of energy and utility projects across industrial sectors, working directly with clients to design, implement, and optimise mechanical and electrical systems.

The role calls for 2–4 years of engineering experience, strong analytical skills, adept communication, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and environmental standards, with travel to sites as required.