Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited in Kilkenny is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical) to support the ECI team on water and wastewater projects across the Island of Ireland. You will work with the Project Manager and a multi-disciplinary group to drive design development from concept through to delivery, coordinating design, procurement and construction activities.

The role combines office, site, and remote work, with responsibilities for subcontractor management, schedule control, and

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or Science.
• Practical site experience desirable.
• Experience in being part of a project team from initial stages to delivery stage.
• Managing design/site activities including team coordination.
• IT skills (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint) and strong documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delegated projects and project issues.
• Coordinate design activities and maintain H&S in Veolia standards.
• Liaise with Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub‑Consultants during execution.
• Interact with multi‑disciplinary engineering team on final design, equipment selection and procurement.
• Manage budgets and timelines to meet the project brief and programme.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater engineering

Team coordination

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Education

NFQ Level 7 degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer (Mechanical) Location:Kilkenny Duration:Permanent Work Hours/Schedule: Role will be mix of office/site based and WFH - Monday to Friday role Overview of the Role: Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) Team as a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. The successful candidate will work alongside the Project Manager in coordinating a multi disciplined team to include process/mechanical/civil/structural/electrical work associated with various Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. The Project Engineer will have responsibility for assisting in the design development of the water and wastewater treatment contracts from early design /concept stage through to detailed design stage and onto delivery / construction stage. Collaborating with the Project Manager in the preparation of delivery documentation for client submissions including technical submissions, managing sub-consultant submissions (incl planning), preparing regulatory Health & Safety documentation, detailed design packages, tendering documentation and construction design packages. During delivery stage the Project Engineer will liaise with design teams and suppliers, manage subcontractors, installation personnel and commissioning teams to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Ensure, all equipment is sized, procured, delivered, installed, tested and ultimately commissioned in accordance with contractual requirements. Day to Day of the Role: Take ownership of delegated projects and project issues Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract for all assigned projects Evaluation of Client Specifications as well as liaising with Client and Client Representatives Communicate with the Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub-Consultantsduring the execution of the project Interact with our multi-disciplined engineering team, partaking in the final design, equipment selection and procurement activities Organising, co-coordinating and managing design activitieswhile maintaining H&S in line with Veolia standards Managing aspects of the project within defined budgets and agreed timelines through monitoring and tracking for adherence with the project brief and programme Apply procedures in place related to contract execution Required Skills for the Role: Minimum NFQ Level 7 degree in an Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Degree is preferable) and/or Science Discipline Practical site experience (Desired) Practical experience in being part of a project team from initial stages to delivery stage Managing design/site activities including team coordination Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate design /site activities Experience in the execution of water/wastewater engineering projects isdesirable IT skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point Good organisational and time management skills Self-motivated Strong communication and writing skills Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Skills: Project Water Engineering TPBN1_IJ