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Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and expanding company in the water industry, who are seeking to recruit an Electrical Project Engineer. Based at their Carlow head office, this is a full-time, permanent role offering an exciting opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for project delivery. This position is ideal for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer or a trade-qualified electrician looking to develop a long-term career in electrical project management.

1. Attractive salary: €55,000 – €65,000 depending on experience

2. Office-based in Carlow with frequent site visits across Ireland

3. Great opportunity to join a growing company in the water industry

• Assist the Project Manager in day-to-day project delivery

• Liaise with suppliers and ensure quotations meet project specifications

• Prepare technical documentation, submissions and client reports

• Generate and update project programmes and schedules

• Coordinate site works, including sub-contractors and internal teams

• Develop Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Quality Control procedures

• Ensure site safety compliance with HSA regulations

• Supervise on-site works and attend audits and client meetings

• Manage project costs, change orders and documentation

• Compile O&M manuals and maintain full contract control

• 3–5 years’ experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role

• Trade-qualified electricians with project experience also encouraged to apply

• Water/wastewater industry experience advantageous but not essential

• Strong AutoCAD capability to revise and coordinate technical drawings

• Experience in plant design, commissioning, and managing contractors

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Flexible, practical, and proactive approach with strong commercial acumen

• Competitive salary: €55,000 – €65,000 DOE

• 25 days annual leave

• Opportunity to work in a stable, growing organisation

• Full-time, permanent position with strong long-term potential

At Hunter Savage, we pride ourselves on our deep sector expertise and consultative approach across Engineering & Manufacturing. If this Electrical Project Engineer job aligns with your career goals, we’d love to hear from you. For further information and to apply, contact Dominic Heron in confidence:
+353 015255 632 | dominic@huntersavage.com. Visit our website for more specialist Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities. Salary guidelines are approximate and dependent on experience and market factors. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the volume and quality of applications.