Senior Electrical Design Engineer

SRG; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an Electrical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects within the water sector in Ireland. You will guide a growing team from concept through delivery, ensuring high-quality solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

You will liaise with ESB and clients, develop electrical panels, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with Irish and IEC standards. Occasional site travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to interpret client specifications and comply with IEC/WIMES standards.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multidisciplinary design projects from concept to delivery.
• Liaise with ESB and clients on electrical design queries and approvals.
• Prepare electrical technical designs, panel schematics and FAT documentation.
• Develop automation hardware and network architecture for water/wastewater infra.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with design, contracts and control teams.
• Travel to site occasionally to support design activities and review progress.

Skills

Electrical design

Panel design

Automation hardware

Client liaison

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Level 7+ or higher)

Job description

An engineering organisation in the water sector is seeking a Electrical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects and guide a growing team. This role spans concept design through delivery, ensuring high‑quality solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB)
• Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process
• Evaluation of the client specifications from Industrial Clients and Municipal Clients
• Liaise with clients in relation to electrical design queries, submission approvals and specification compliance
• Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions
• Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)
• Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB etc)
• Development of automation hardware and system network architecture
• Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations
• Liaise with other departments i.e. design, contracts, control & automation etc and with equipment suppliers
• Provide advice to the mechanical designers on electrical requirements at the design stage
• Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
• Preparation of Panel FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) documentation, FAT attendance and sign off
• Preparation of Control Philosophies
• Working to Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards
• Travel to site occasionally as required to support design activities and to review construction progress or troubleshooting as necessary
• Provide Electrical Design expertise to the business
• Act as a mentor for more Junior members of the team

Skills

• Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment industry
• Highly organised and efficient
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong technical knowledge
• Team player and ability to work on own initiative