Senior Electrical Engineer

Egis in Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Collaborative environment

Career progression

Innovation culture

Sustainability impact

Job summary

Egis in Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities. You will author specifications, review MCCs and PLC/SCADA architectures, and support commissioning alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure quality standards, and contribute to business development in the electrical sector. A Chartered Engineer within reach is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or on track to achieve within 6–12 months.
• Member of Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional body.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater plants and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical specifications, control philosophies, schedules and diagrams.
• Review MCC schematics, contractor calculations and PLC/SCADA architectures.
• Support FAT, SAT, QA/QC, commissioning and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to electrical design proposals and business development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Interdisciplinary interfacing

Education

Honours degree (Level 8)

Chartered Engineer status / on track

Member of Engineers Ireland

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical/MEP

Trimble ProDesign

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

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

Company 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.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 (Trimble ProDesign, 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
• 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/BS EN 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

Additional Information

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.