Electrical Design Engineer - Engineering Consultancy - Kilkenny

Office Location: Kilkenny

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Hybrid

Pay: €60000 - €70000

Experience: 5 years +

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our Client is a successful multi-disciplinary engineering business based in Kilkenny.

Job Description

Design of Electrical Services installations for Buildings typical in the Educational, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial & Retail Sectors, including but not limited to electrical distribution, small power, containment, control systems, Internal lighting, External lighting, emergency lighting, MV & LV electrical design, Emergency Lighting Systems, Fire alarm Systems, IT Infrastructure, CCTV & Intruder alarms to current regulations and design standards.

Demonstrate a strong technical ability in all aspects of Electrical / Building Services Engineering & Design.

Create detailed electrical design layouts, schematics, and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project goals.

Independently address design and technical challenges within projects to achieve the best engineering solutions.

Work directly with clients and project engineers to define project requirements and develop & Design technical solutions.

Develop and agree design processes and design deliverables.

Produce accurate Budget estimates for projects, assess Contractor progress claims & variations.

Maintain project documentation in accordance with ISO standards, ensuring up to date records for electrical designs

Engage in QA audits, peer reviews and technical workshops, promoting continuous improvement in electrical solutions.

Stay informed on Building Services and Environmental Sustainability design trends by attending relevant seminars, CPDs, and exhibitions.

Conduct site inspections and prepare reports related to electrical systems, sourcing budget information and providing data to project teams.

Review electrical service submittals, ensuring compliance with project objectives and approved designs.

Monitor project timelines to ensure electrical designs are delivered on schedule and within budget. Remain aware of project and construction schedules, ensuring electrical designs are delivered on time and within budget.

Lead projects from on a design perspective, including, answering Technical Queries, design development, services coordination, review of technical submittals, manage & co-ordinate timely delivery of Design changes, drawing updates etc during the project.

Ability to lead and mentor Junior and Intermediate engineers where relevant, depending on experience.

Assist with tender bids including technical writing report, and preparing budget estimates

Reporting to Director on the performance of projects

Job Requirements

Minimum Level 7 Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.

Ideally 5+ years’ experience in design with an engineering consultancy.

Proven experience in electrical engineering design in a design office.

Ability to lead & deliver projects in accordance with Building Regulations and Design Standards.

Ability to work within a team, and independently when required

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the overall success of projects.

Demonstrated experience in a client facing role.

Strong communication & presenting skills.

Upholds ethics and values, demonstrate integrity as a person who is trusted by others and consistently honours their commitments.

Proven knowledge on electrical system designs, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security and protective systems in accordance with Irish Regulations.

Experience working within ISO standards and project specific scopes.

Proficient and competent in design software such as Dialux/Relux, Amtech, AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, or similar platforms.

Proficient and competent in Microsoft office packages

Proficient Knowledge & experience of current Design Guides, Building Regulations (including BCAR process) EN Standards.

Full Clean European Drivers Licence (or in the process of getting a Full European Drivers Licence)

Package

Healthcare

Pension

Supporting role in achieving Chartership

Fast moving and challenging projects

Diverse range of projects

Contact

John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position.

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer - Engineering Consultancy and are interested in this role based in Kilkenny, you can contact John Paul Fitzgerald by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Electrical Design Engineers - Engineering Consultancy in Kilkenny.

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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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