Senior MEICA Technical Director — Water Infrastructure Leader

Tetra Tech Europe; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Associate / Technical Director MEICA Engineer to lead major water infrastructure programmes from concept through to commissioning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape robust solutions and ensure delivery with lasting operational impact.

Based in Ireland, this senior role emphasizes technical leadership across pumping stations, treatment works and SCADA, while maintaining a client‑facing approach in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional standing is required.
• Significant MEICA design experience in water/utilities is essential.
• Strong knowledge of heavy infrastructure, pumping systems, instrumentation, controls and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design across MEICA for major water infrastructure projects.
• Guide multidisciplinary design teams through full project lifecycle, from definition to commissioning.
• Coordinate technical reviews and support informed decision‑making on complex engineering matters.
• Ensure MEICA solutions are practical, buildable, and aligned with client requirements.
• Engage with clients, contractors and delivery partners to drive design development and acceptance.

Skills

MEICA engineering

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Instrumentation & SCADA

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

HAZID/HAZOP

English communication

Education

Level 8 degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered status or equivalent

Tools

3D design tools

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Associate / Technical Director MEICA Engineer to lead major water infrastructure programmes from concept through to commissioning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape robust solutions and ensure delivery with lasting operational impact.

Based in Ireland, this senior role emphasizes technical leadership across pumping stations, treatment works and SCADA, while maintaining a client‑facing approach in a hybrid working environment.