Senior Electrical Design Lead - Water & Wastewater

Glanua; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and phone

EAP (employee assistance programme)

Early Friday finish

Annual leave 32 days

Job summary

Glanua is seeking an experienced Design Lead to spearhead electrical design on major water and wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑disciplinary tasks, ensure design quality and compliance, and act as the main technical authority for project delivery from concept through handover.

You will work within a growing electrical design team, shaping standards and driving sustainable, safe, and efficient solutions while liaising with clients,

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in electrical design engineering, water/wastewater or utilities.
• Level 7/8 degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead full electrical design lifecycle from concept to handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on assigned projects from concept to handover, coordinating senior engineers.
• Act as principal technical authority, provide guidance and design approvals.
• Review and oversee electrical deliverables: diagrams, schedules, wiring designs, lighting and MCCs.
• Coordinate interfaces with process, mechanical, automation, civil disciplines.
• Support procurement, tendering and construction handover activities.
• Mentor engineers and develop team capabilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project delivery

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Power systems

MV design

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

Trimble ProDesign

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical)

Chartered status (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

ETAP

Job description

Glanua is seeking an experienced Design Lead to spearhead electrical design on major water and wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑disciplinary tasks, ensure design quality and compliance, and act as the main technical authority for project delivery from concept through handover.

You will work within a growing electrical design team, shaping standards and driving sustainable, safe, and efficient solutions while liaising with clients,