Senior Electrical Design Engineer

IRC; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design projects for water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland. Hybrid permanent role based in Kilkenny.

You will oversee concept to delivery phases, design electrical schemes, prepare submissions, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with clients and suppliers to ensure conformance with Irish and European standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Liaise with ESB and clients on electrical design matters.
• Ability to design and develop electrical panels and control philosophies.
• Prepare electrical technical designs and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multidisciplinary design projects from concept to delivery.
• Prepare Electrical Design submissions and drawings.
• Develop electrical panels (MCC, LCP, MDB) and network architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Electrical Eng 7+

Water & Wastewater industry

Organised & efficient

Excellent communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Strong technical knowledge

Team leadership

Mentoring juniors

Customer focused

Self-motivated

Education

Level 7+ Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Kilkenny
Contract: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role

An engineering organisation in the water sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer 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

• Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules

• 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

• Excellent IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong technical knowledge

• Team player and ability to work on own initiative

• Ability to lead and manage others

• Customer Focused

• Self-motivated

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.