VIE/PANGEO Junior Electrical Design Engineer M/W

Veolia; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental services is seeking a newly qualified Electrical Engineer to join their team in County Kilkenny. This role involves supporting the design processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects, enhancing your technical skills while collaborating with seasoned professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and have a strong focus on customer service and teamwork. Opportunities for on-site travel may arise as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and selection of instrumentation for water and wastewater processes.
• Preparation of electrical technical designs and submissions.
• Liaise with Electrical Supply Board (ESB) in Ireland.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Team player

Customer focused

Self-motivated

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

As a global leader in environmental services, Veolia operates across all 5 continents with nearly 218,000 employees. An expert in water, energy, and waste management, the Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution and resource regeneration to support communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Ambitious graduates and young professionals: Ready to challenge yourself and accelerate your career growth? Launch your international journey with a world leader in ecological transformation!

The VIE/PANGEO program offers you:

• Highly sought-after international expertise
• Innovative and sustainable projects
• Multicultural teamwork
• Worldwide networking

Your passport to a thrilling career awaits. Join us and make a global impact! Veolia

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified electrical engineer to join our well-established Electrical Design Engineering Team, working on Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects.

In this role, you will support the production of detailed Electrical and Instrumentation designs, gaining hands‑on experience in all aspects of electrical design for treatment facilities. You will work closely with senior engineers and project managers to ensure designs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within project timelines and budgets.

This position offers the chance to develop your technical skills while collaborating with a wide range of professionals, including internal teams, suppliers, and clients. It's an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in electrical design engineering within the water industry.

Job Description

Day to Day Role

• Will gain experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB) in Ireland
• Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process
• Evaluation of the client specifications from Industrial Clients and Municipal Clients
• Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions
• Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)
• Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB etc)
• Development of automation hardware and system network architecture
• Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules
• Evaluation and selection of sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations
• Liaise with other departments i.e. design, contracts, control & automation etc
• Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
• Preparation of FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) documentation and FAT attendance
• Preparation of Control Philosophies
• Gain knowledge of Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards and implement in the day to day role
• Travel to site occasionally as required to support design activities

Qualifications

Required skills for this role

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering)
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment industry preferable
• Highly organised and efficient
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong technical knowledge
• Team player and ability to work on own initiative
• Customer Focused
• Self‑motivated

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.