Senior Electrical Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Remote working arrangements

Company pension contributions

Generous leave entitlement

Support for professional development

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design delivery across varied projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers and deliver high-quality outputs from concept through construction.

Join an established engineering consultancy known for sustainability and international client base, with hybrid working options and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least six years in building services consultancy design.
• Proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs through full design cycle.
• Expert knowledge of Amtech and Relux or Dialux.
• Strong in lighting, power distribution, fire alarms and BMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design packages from concept to construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage defined engineering packages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Produce coordinated 3D models and detailed drawings.
• Attend design meetings, site visits and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

BIM coordination

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Relux

Dialux

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About Your New Employer

• An established engineering consultancy specializing in MEP and sustainability services.
• Delivers multidisciplinary projects for a diverse range of national and international clients
• The company had a reported turnover of €190 million

About Your New Job

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead electrical design delivery across projects of varying sizes and complexity. You will provide technical expertise, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior engineers.

You will:

• Lead and deliver electrical engineering design packages across all project stages, from concept through to construction.
• Take responsibility for defined engineering packages, ensuring high-quality outputs, programme adherence and coordination with other disciplines.
• Undertake detailed electrical design across areas including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, data, fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, MV/LV power distribution, containment and BMS.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with internal teams, BIM specialists and other engineering disciplines.
• Support the production of coordinated 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve technical challenges and identify project risks.
• Attend design meetings, workshops and site visits as required.
• Communicate clearly with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders on technical matters.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support the planning and organization of work within your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the implementation of new systems, tools and processes.
• Promote high standards of quality, professionalism and sustainability in all project work.

This is a hybrid role, with regular office attendance expected and flexibility available to support business and personal needs.

What Skills You Need

To apply, you will need:

• A degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least six years' experience in building services consultancy design.
• Proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs through the full design cycle.
• Expert knowledge of Amtech and Relux or Dialux.
• Strong experience in electrical building services design, including lighting, emergency lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, security systems, containment and BMS.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead projects internally and externally while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to make timely, disciplined project decisions.

BIM experience is advantageous. Chartership is desirable, with support available towards professional accreditation.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary with paid overtime, time off in lieu or flexible working options.
• Annual salary reviews, performance-related rewards and structured development planning.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements.
• Company pension contributions, death-in-service benefit and wellbeing support.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional leave linked to length of service.
• Support for further education, professional qualifications and chartership.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Employee assistance and health support programmes.
• Team-building and employee recognition initiatives.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing engineering consultancy.