Project Engineer

Coffey Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering firm in Ireland seeks an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. The role involves designing electrical solutions for water and wastewater projects, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over three years of relevant experience. Proficiency in project management and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for significant professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the water and wastewater industry as a project engineer or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and implement electrical solutions.
• Oversee procurement of electrical equipment and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontractors and conduct regular site visits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

A-CAD

Job description

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement electrical solutions for multiple water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Support the senior management in the delivery of contractual objectives of Coffey to meet client goals and objectives.
• Co-ordination and liaison with internal and external design and project delivery teams in a multidisciplinary environment, providing commercial and technical guidance. (civil, process, mechanical, electrical, ICA, H&S, BIM)
• Oversee the selection and procurement of electrical equipment and materials, while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring their work aligns with project objectives and timelines.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and compliance with established standards.
• Effectively maintain and develop healthy client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project from commencement to project close-out.
• Support a team environment that supports Coffey core values.
• Proactively resolve performance, scope, cost and schedule issues.
• Provide expertise in the planning, execution, and monitoring of electrical aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Conduct thorough assessments of project requirements, prepare detailed project plans, and define scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Participate in project review meetings, incorporating lessons learned into future projects to continuously improve processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely preparation of on-going status reports to our clients and Coffey management highlighting key milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive and ensure consistent implementation of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures to Coffey and client defined standards across all contracts.
• Consistently deliver on each project to achieve Coffey objectives for project financial performance and all aspects of overall project delivery (quality control, risk management, and profitability)

About You

Requirements

• Travel: This role involves travel to project sites and meetings when required. Desirable Experience and Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of proven water and wastewater industry experience as a project engineer or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, control systems, and automation technologies relevant to water treatment processes. • Understanding of NEC 4 Contractual requirements.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to communicate well with clients, subcontractors and in-house staff.
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office applications is essential. Familiarity with MS Project, A-CAD, Trimble Pro-Design is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and adaptability to changing project requirements.

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.