Location: Ireland
Pay: EUR 85,000 - 95,000
Job Type: Perm
City: Ireland
Job ID: JO-2608-39423
Consultant: Karen McHugh
Principal Electrical Engineer - Multidiscipline Engineering Consultancy
Office Location: Dublin, Cork
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Office based
Salary: 85k - 95k
Experience: 10+ years
Visa: EU passport, Stamp 4 Visa required
Our client is a multinational multidiscipline engineering consultancy currently undergoing rapid growth in Ireland.
They are currently looking for a Principal Level Electrical Engineer to join their Team in either Dublin or Cork.
Undertake the design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems from concept through to detailed design - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
Carry out and support others, in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux.
Preparing technical specifications, design reports and presentations.
Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Revit.
Representing at meetings with clients and other professionals.
Condition surveys, inspections and monitoring of installation and commissioning.
Managing own workload, Ensure projects are delivered excellently with agreed deadlines and budgets.
Assist with technical development of junior team members.
Requirements:
Relevant experience of Building Services Engineering and an interest in design excellence for building design.
Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
Chartered Electrical Engineer or in the final stages of chartership.
Working experience of common calculation software such as Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS and Microsoft packages.
Detailed knowledge of IE technical standards and codes of practice.
Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings.
Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.
Competent in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
Package:
85k - 95k
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
20 days international remote work per annum
Hybrid working and flexible working hours
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Contact:
John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position
If you are a Principal Electrical Engineer and are interested in this role based in Dublin, Cork you can contact John Paul Fitzgerald by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.
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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
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