Electrical Engineer

EPS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their Contracts team in Cork. This role involves designing electrical systems for wastewater and water treatment plants, and managing project requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in electrical schematics and technical communication. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Third level Electrical Engineering qualification required.
• Experience with 3 phase motors and control panels is desirable.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for treatment plants.
• Manage electrical aspects of projects and liaise with contractors.
• Compile technical submittals and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge of 3 phase industrial installations

Proficiency in reading electrical schematics

Experience with AutoCAD

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to lead and take responsibility

Education

Third level Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Job description

Electrical Engineer at EPS Group

EPS Group has an immediate vacancy for an Electrical Engineer to join our Contracts team from our Mallow head office. You will be responsible for the electrical engineering activities on Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, various pumping stations and Data Centre Water Treatment Projects across Europe. You will support the design team through the process up to and including the onsite installation and commissioning phase.

A highly varied, challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and related infrastructure
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams to support troubleshooting and system integration
• Complete electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications
• Validate cable sizing and make recommendations as appropriate
• Compile and issue technical submittals
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes (NSAI Irish Standard I.S. 10101:2020 IEC, WIMES), safety regulations, and environmental standards
• Manage electrical aspects of projects and liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Review the electrical installation with the BIM team to ensure the design is constructible and that there is adequate space for installation and maintenance of all equipment and cabling
• Liaise with the design team & supply chain to ensure systems are compliant with specifications and drawings
• Manage specialist vendors during the commissioning process to ensure timely completion of their works
• Develop Site Instruction Packs, handover packs and test packs as required
• Attend quality meetings and participate in QA/QC walk downs when required
• Review and answer technical queries from site in relation to specifications/drawings/materials and equipment
• Issue requisitions and ensure all materials delivered are as per specifications and submittals
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, including automation, mechanical, civil, and process engineers

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Technical knowledge and experience of 3 phase industrial installations, including 3 phase motors, starters, control panels, PLCs and associated instrumentation
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with AutoCAD and Trimble for electrical design and layout
• Strong technical knowledge of Safe Electric certification
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a team
• Ability to lead and take responsibility for project completion

Qualifications:

• Third level Electrical Engineering
• Similar relevant third level qualification and experience will be considered
• Full EU/ Irish driving licence

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels. If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.

Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country\'s water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Utilities, Construction, and Manufacturing

Location: Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland