Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer for their Dublin office. You will provide expert electrical engineering support for complex building, industrial, and renewable energy projects while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in building services design, ideally with around 15 years in the Irish consultancy sector. The role offers a hybrid working model, supporting a mix of office and remote work, while contributing to the growth of the organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building services or electrical infrastructure design.
• Around 15 years’ experience in the Irish consultancy environment.
• Strong proficiency in digital design tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level electrical engineering expertise.
• Shape the technical quality and successful delivery of projects.
• Manage multiple projects from concept design to closeout.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Project management

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Digital design tools

Standard software systems

Job description

Senior Associate Electrical Engineer

Location(s): Dublin, Cork, Galway

We are seeking a senior electrical engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex building, industrial and renewable energy projects, providing technical leadership, influencing design direction and working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams across Ireland.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Provide senior‑level electrical engineering expertise within a multidisciplinary environment, support the delivery of complex building, industrial and renewable energy projects, lead the development of electrical design solutions, guide technical decision‑making and ensure compliance with regulations, standards and best practice.

Your Impact in This Position

Shape the technical quality and successful delivery of significant electrical work packages, build trusted client relationships, strengthen project outcomes, mentor early‑career engineers, and contribute to a culture of high standards, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Core Capabilities

Technical Leadership in Electrical Building Services

Extensive experience in electrical design for buildings, including low and high‑voltage distribution, lighting, life safety systems, BMS integration and IT infrastructure, with advanced technical judgment and a strong understanding of Irish regulations, codes and standards.

Project Management and Delivery Excellence

Manage multiple projects from concept design through to project closeout, maintaining technical quality, programme adherence and cost control, including estimates, tender documentation, contractor reviews and site supervision where required.

Team Leadership, Mentoring and People Development

Act as a mentor and technical guide to junior engineers, support professional development, maintain high standards across project outputs, and depending on office location, take on direct management responsibilities.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

Work confidently with clients, architects and project managers, acting as a key point of contact on technical and commercial matters, explain design decisions clearly, manage expectations and support trust‑based relationships.

Commercial Awareness and Strategic Contribution

Support business development, bid preparation and strategic forecasting, identify new opportunities and contribute to commercial and contractual decision‑making to support wider business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Expected

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Significant experience in building services or electrical infrastructure design
• Ideally around 15 years’ experience, including substantial experience within the Irish consultancy environment
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards chartership
• Strong proficiency in digital design tools and standard software systems

Beneficial

• Experience in complex industrial or manufacturing facilities
• Additional training in leadership, project management or renewable energy systems
• Experience with advanced design methodologies
• Strong track record in team leadership and client‑facing project delivery

Working Environment

Based in any of the organisation’s Irish offices in Dublin, Cork or Galway. Hybrid working model combining two to three days per week in the office with remote working where appropriate. Occasional travel to client sites or other office locations may be required. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible, with a focus on sustainable delivery and professional wellbeing.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements, including adaptations to work schedules, training approaches or the physical workspace.