Senior Electrical Design Engineer

IN2 Engineering; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Athlone office. The role requires strong technical expertise in MEP installations and design engineering, with responsibilities including project management, client relations, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must possess a Level 8 engineering degree and at least 5 years of consultancy experience. The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits, professional development support, and various employee engagement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

22 days Annual leave, increasing to 27

Flexitime with core hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ consultancy‑based design experience on commercial MEP projects.
• Experience designing commercial electrical projects within a design team.
• Knowledge of Irish electrical engineering standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish project requirements with Project Directors.
• Prepare detailed budget estimates and manage project costs.
• Conduct site inspections and review contractors' submissions.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project management

Site inspections

Client relations

Report writing

Education

Level 8 Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dialux

Amtech

E-Tap

AutoCAD

Revit

Navis Works

Job description

Join IN2, an award-winning MEP team specialising in sustainable and energy‑efficient projects from design through to handover and beyond. We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team of consultants at our Athlone Office. This is a permanent position with an excellent compensation package for the right candidate.

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will bring strong technical expertise in MEP installations, design engineering, mentoring, project management, site inspections, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside Project Directors to establish project requirements and deliverables.
• Implement successful Electrical Design Solutions for projects in the commercial, healthcare, industrial, educational and residential sectors. Develop engineering strategies appropriate to the project requirements and client brief.
• Prepare detailed reports against agreed design briefs for each of the project stages and for project status updates.
• Prepare project electrical budget estimates and manage project costs throughout the project, to include preparation of client cost reports related to electrical installations.
• Plan deliverables on a weekly basis for Junior Engineers and Technicians to ensure project targets are achieved.
• Attend site meetings and carry out site inspections.
• Review Contractors Technical Submittals against project works requirements.
• Prepare detailed site reports and verify installations against agreed designs and technical submittals.
• Ensure electrical engineering expertise and knowledge is disseminated, including providing mentorship to junior engineers.
• Work alongside other Project Design Engineers and Technicians to ensure designs are fully co‑ordinated.
• Work alongside Project Directors to manage client relationships.
• Represent the company at site and technical meetings.
• Develop BCAR inspection plans with designers and conduct inspections at key project stages.
• Monitor installation quality and project progress.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 5 years’ consultancy‑based design experience on commercial MEP projects.
• A Level 8 Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering. The qualification must be recognised for Chartership.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering related standards, guidance documents, wiring and building regulations, that are applicable within Ireland.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design software applications, Dialux, Amtech, E‑Tap, Auto CAD, Revit, Navis Works etc.
• Experience designing commercial electrical projects and working within a design team on commercial building projects.
• Be proficient in report writing and in the use of Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Have achieved Chartered Engineer status, or be in a position to demonstrate core competencies in order to submit an application for Chartered Engineer status within the next 18 months.

What IN2 Offers You

Renumeration Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (IN2 has a discretionary and performance‑based bonus scheme that operates on an annual basis)
• 22 days Annual leave, with an extra day awarded per year of service, to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexitime with core hours

Professional Development and Support

• Continued professional development plans highlighting individual performance objectives and targets, with quarterly development reviews with Directors.
• Mentoring programme to help with your progression

Schemes, Initiatives and Programmes

• Employee Assistance program
• Critical illness
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual health checks and fitness programmes.

Social Engagement

• Regular staff social events.
• Regular charity and community participation.
• Annual Christmas party – past locations have included Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona.
• Annual Employee Appreciation Day

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit a CV detailing your relevant experience by Friday 27th July 2025.