Job details

Location
Waterford
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
206933
Posted
over 2 years ago

I am partnered with Ireland’s leading renewable energy company and due to significant expansion they seek an experienced Electrical Engineer.  

 The role would suit an experience solutions based engineer looking to further their career towards Engineering Manager over time and in line with the company’s growth strategy. 

 The role will be based in Waterford with the ideal candidate having experience in the Irish EPC Market as the position will be the go to person for all electrical queries from the company and clients.

 

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Reporting to: Senior Contracts Manager.

Key responsibilities:

•Interface and management of clients, contractors and utility companies to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

•Assist all junior staff on technical queries on their projects and assist the sales team with client queries at tender stage.

•Complete electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in specifications.

•Review of Employers Requirements for individual projects and assistance with preparation of same for Tendering and Contract purposes.

•Ensure that technical assessments are completed as required and technical issues are resolved without delay to maintain Project Programme.

•Monitor submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of key long lead items.

•Review engineers designs to ensure compliance with employers requirements and requests

•Site attendance to inspect and supervise keys works to ensure the expected quality is been delivered.

•Witness site acceptance tests for all major electrical plant and attend factory acceptance tests where required.

•Update and record progress on system trackers which are fully aligned with the construction schedule.

•Review and answer technical queries from site during the construction and commissioning phases in relation to specifications, drawings, materials, equipment and solutions to issues as they arise.

•Work as an integral part of the commissioning process and review commissioning requirements where required.

•Interface with respect to initial dispatch tests on renewable projects during commissioning phase and until maximum export capacity is achieved.

Essential Criteria: 

•Qualification in Electrical Engineering

•Minimum relevant experience of 5 years

•Proven experience in the design and construction of LV/HV/MV networks

•Proven experience in design and construction of wind/solar electrical works packages is desirable