Senior Energy Engineer

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Dublin is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to join their Energy team. The role involves managing projects, overseeing CAD design documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and a minimum of 7 years of experience. FT offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development resources and flexible working options.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible working options

Employee experience programs

Family benefits

Work Life Balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in managing preliminary civil design of renewable energy projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in line with agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
• Oversee and coordinate preparation of CAD design documentation.
• Participate in on-site meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other project team members for seamless delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT offers consultancy services across a broad spectrum of renewable energy projects, including offshore and onshore wind, utility-scale solar PV, biomass, and micro-hydro power. The company also delivers expert support for gas pipeline developments, electrical infrastructure such as battery storage systems, peaking plants, and energy-from-waste facilities. FT provides end-to-end consultancy-from initial site assessments and liaison with local authorities, through to generator design, planning application preparation, and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs), as well as design oversight, construction management, and contract administration.

FT is seeking to hire a Senior Energy Engineer to join our Energy team in our Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our Energy and Planning division, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. This role provides the opportunity to work across a wide range of activities within the Energy and Planning sector, including project management, environmental assessments and preliminary design for renewable energy developments.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Deliver projects in line with agreed timelines, quality standards, and budgets set with the client
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of CAD design documentation, collaborating closely with Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians
• Participate in on-site meetings with clients and other project stakeholders
• Maintain adherence to internal Quality Assurance and Management Systems
• Ensure activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the project team to ensure seamless project delivery

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• A degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience
• Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in managing the preliminary civil design of renewable energy projects is advantageous but not essential
• Highly motivated professional with strong energy and drive
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical abilities
• Proven experience liaising with clients, sub-contractors, and external stakeholders
• Adaptable and collaborative team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Is FT the right fit for you?

FT offers a premium benefits package that features:

• Continuous Professional Development: We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year.
• Employee Experience: We offer clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.
• Family Benefits: We offer leave for important personal milestones, flexible parental leave, compassionate leave and paid sick leave. We also provide gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.
• Work Life Balance: We offer a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

FT prides itself on our best in class service, with an in depth understanding of key issues associated with the industry and the drivers for project success.

Our employees have shared their positive experiences working with FT:

• James O'Neill, Principal Engineer: I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best-in-class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.
• Dylan Whelan: The breadth of experience gained, mentorship received and company culture made my internship a very rewarding experience.
• Emily Archer, Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer: The opportunities and experience I have gained from working as part of the FT team has encouraged and very much supported my growth as a Geotechnical Engineer.

If you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to us at [e-mail].