Senior Electrical Engineer

Egis Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects in Ireland. You will develop detailed electrical designs, review contractor work, and drive technical submittals and commissioning activities.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering consultancy or EPC, Chartered Engineer status or progress toward it, and strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Dublin, Cork or Castlebar.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in electrical engineering (level 8) or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or on track to achieve within 6–12 months.
• Extensive experience in electrical design for water/wastewater or heavy-process plants.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure.
• Review MCC schematics, contractor calculations, and PLC/SCADA architectures; address design gaps and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare technical submittals and assist with FAT, SAT, QA/QC, and commissioning activities.
• Supervise junior team members, provide mentorship, and support quality standards and professional development.
• Contribute to business development in the electrical sector.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder management

Electrical design

Education

Honours degree in electrical engineering (level 8)

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical/MEP

TrimbleProDesign

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1959 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country. Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 1200km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Full Time

Locations: Dublin / Cork/ Castlebar (any one of these locations)

Sector: Energy

• Design and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure.
• Author detailed technical specifications, control philosophies, cable/load schedules, network diagrams, and technical reports.
• Review MCC schematics, contractor calculations, and PLC/SCADA architectures; close design gaps, issue technical submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Prepare technical submittals; assist FAT, SAT, QA/QC walk‑downs, and commissioning Supervise junior team members and review work items, providing mentorship, ensuring quality standards are met, and fostering professional development within the team.
• Developing electrical design proposal and contributing to business development in the electrical sector.

• Hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications), or equivalent professional qualification in electrical engineering.
• Have at least 7+ years’ relevant experience in engineering consultancy or EPC (within water, wastewater, or comparable heavy‑process plants,
• Member of Engineers Ireland or other relevant professional body
• Chartered Engineer status is required, or be on track to achieve this within the next 6 to 12 months.
• Experience in any of the following is desirable but not essential: substation design; transmission and distribution grid design and renewable power projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of water‑treatment unit operations and the ability to assess existing EICA assets to develop upgrade or new‑build designs.
• Competent in producing SLDs, Block Cable & Network‑Infrastructure diagrams, and providing input to GAs, 3‑D/BIM models and P&IDs.
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA integration and a working understanding of LV/MV protection coordination principles.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical/MEP and at least one electrical‑design platform (TrimbleProDesign, ETAP, EPLAN or equivalent).
• Strong teamwork, written and verbal communication, and stakeholder‑management abilities; comfortable interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, vendors and contractors. Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required

Desirable

• Proven capability with detailed EICA calculations (cable sizing, voltage‑drop, short‑circuit, earthing, lighting, fault studies) and equipment selection (MCCs/VFDs, transformers, motors, instrumentation).
• Working knowledge of I.S.10101:2020, IEC/BSEN standards and WIMES specifications Working Knowledge of Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation (e.g., Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Regulations).
• Project Management/Contract Management experience. · Experience in liaison with ESB/Eirgrid and Grid Connections applications

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure programmes
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with strong technical depth
• The ability to shape and grow a key capability area
• A clear path for career progression
• A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Egis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.