Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation & AGL Design Lead

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

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.