Resident Engineer(RE) and Senior Resident Engineers(SRE) – Electrical

Tetra Tech Europe; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking Resident Engineers (RE) and Senior Resident Engineers (SRE) – Electrical to support vital water infrastructure projects across Ireland. This role involves monitoring electrical works, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining high-quality documentation.

The ideal candidates will have at least seven years of relevant experience for RE and 10 for SRE, alongside an A Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering. Strong communication skills and compliance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant experience for RE and 10 years for SRE.
• Experience in site works supervision and monitoring safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical works on site and ensure quality and compliance.
• Build relationships on site and contribute to project outcomes.
• Produce reports and maintain robust site records.

Skills

Electrical Site Engineering Expertise

Health, Safety and Compliance

Technical Reporting and Record Keeping

Stakeholder Communication and Teamwork

Problem Solving and Delivery Focus

Education

A Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Resident Engineer (RE) and Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) – Electrical

Tetra Tech are looking for Resident Engineers (RE) and Senior Resident Engineers (SRE) – Electrical to support site-based teams across the East, South East, South West and North West regions of the Republic of Ireland. The role helps deliver essential water infrastructure projects that make a tangible difference to communities and clients.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

This site-focused role supports the delivery of major above and below ground water infrastructure projects. You will monitor electrical works on site, check compliance with contract requirements and safety legislation, and help ensure quality, progress and records are maintained to a high standard. The work will involve regular interaction with contractors, site teams, project managers and other technical specialists, with a strong emphasis on reporting, coordination and safe delivery.

Your Impact in this Position

In the short term, you will build trusted relationships on site and help maintain safe, compliant and well-documented delivery. In the medium term, you will play a key part in resolving technical issues, improving coordination and contributing to successful project outcomes. In the longer term, this role offers the opportunity to develop your experience across significant water infrastructure programmes, strengthen technical leadership, and progress within a professional environment.

Core Capabilities

• Electrical Site Engineering Expertise
  Strong practical experience in electrical engineering on construction or utility projects, with the ability to interpret contract documents, review works in progress and support the delivery of high‑quality infrastructure.
• Health, Safety and Compliance
  A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, construction regulations and safe systems of work, with the confidence to monitor contractor performance and to raise issues where required.
• Technical Reporting and Record Keeping
  The ability to produce clear, accurate and well‑structured reports, maintain robust site records and communicate progress, risks and issues professionally.
• Stakeholder Communication and Teamwork
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within diverse multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with contractors, clients and colleagues.
• Problem Solving and Delivery Focus
  A proactive and accountable approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to identify issues, assess information and recommend practical solutions that support project delivery.

Qualifications and Training

Essential – A Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering is required, together with at least seven years (for RE) and 10 years (for SRE) of relevant postgraduate experience in engineering, including site works supervision and monitoring of safe working practices.

Desirable – Knowledge of Public Works and FIDIC contract forms, contractor design review experience, advanced MS Excel skills, experience on water sector projects, pipeline or treatment plant work, a clean driving licence and current SafePass, Managing Safely in Construction and Manual Handling certification.

Working Environment

These are site‑based roles across the East, South East, South West and North West regions of the Republic of Ireland. The position is primarily onsite, with expected attendance aligned to project and site requirements.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.