Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation

SISK Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, coordination and delivery of MEP and Airfield Ground Lighting on civil/aviation projects in Ireland and beyond.

Reporting to the Electrical Project Manager, you will mentor junior engineers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive digital tools like BIM to improve efficiency and quality across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing for civil projects.
• Airside aviation experience including AGL installation.
• Strong knowledge of MEP/AGL standards and regulations.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and review detailed MEP & AGL designs, drawings and specs.
• Coordinate MEP & AGL with other disciplines for constructability.
• Support technical problem-solving on site and in design offices.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior engineers.
• Assist in planning, sequencing and installation on site.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover of MEP & AGL installations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors on technical matters.
• Participate in design reviews and technical workshops.
• Promote adoption of BIM and innovative design solutions.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across projects.

Skills

MEP engineering

Airfield Lighting

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

BIM & digital tools

Education

Degree in mechanical or electrical building services

Professional accreditation (CIBSE/IET/Engineers Ireland)

Chartered status (desirable)

Tools

BIM

Digital construction tools

Job description

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect - now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

Reporting to the Electrical Project Manager, the Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination and technical delivery of both Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems on our civil / aviation projects. The role ensures compliance with company standards, client requirements and regulatory obligations while supporting efficiency, quality and sustainability. The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project teams.

Design and Technical Oversight

• Develop and review detailed MEP & AGL designs, drawings and specifications
• Coordinate MEP & AGL systems with other disciplines to ensure constructability and compliance
• Support technical problem-solving on site and in design offices
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements

Project Support

• Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior engineers
• Assist in planning, sequencing and installation of MEP & AGL systems on site
• Support commissioning, testing and handover of MEP & AGL installations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors on technical MEP & AGL matters
• Support project meetings, design reviews and technical workshops
• Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality and sustainability
• Promote adoption of digital tools, BIM and innovative MEP & AGL solutions
• Share lessons learned and best practice across projects and teams

Essential

• Extensive experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering for civil engineering projects
• Previous airside aviation experience, including installation of AGL systems and integration into existing networks
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP & AGL systems, standards and regulations
• Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience on Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinary programmes
• Knowledge of low‑carbon, energy‑efficient and sustainable MEP & AGL design
• Familiarity with digital construction tools, BIM and lean delivery methodologies

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, electrical, building services or related discipline
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, Engineers Ireland)

Desirable

• Chartered status with a relevant professional body (or working towards)
• Postgraduate qualification in building services, project management or sustainability