Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Overview of the role:

This role is an exciting opportunity for an Experience Senior Electrical Design Engineer with Water/WasteWater experience.

Produce detailed Electrical and Instrumentation designs for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that all work is efficiently and effectively managed and executed within defined constraints, such as time and budget, and with due diligence.  

The role will require strong technical skills and communication and interaction with managers, engineers, internal and external team members, suppliers and clients.

Duties:

• Experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB) 

• Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process 

• Evaluation of the client specifications from Industrial Clients and Municipal Clients 

• Liaise with clients in relation to electrical design queries, submission approvals and specification compliance

• Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions

• Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)

• Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB etc)

• Development of automation hardware and system network architecture 

• Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules

• Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers

• Preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations

• Liaise with other departments i.e. design, contracts, control & automation etc and with equipment suppliers

• Provide advice to the mechanical designers on electrical requirements at the design stage

• Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams

• Preparation of Panel FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) documentation, FAT attendance and sign off

• Preparation of Control Philosophies

• Working to Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards

• Travel to site occasionally as required to support design activities and to review construction progress or troubleshooting as necessary

• Provide Electrical Design expertise to the business 

• Act as a mentor for more Junior members of the team 

• Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering 

• 10+ Years Experience in an Electrical Design Role 

• Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment industry 

• Highly organised and efficient

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Excellent IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong technical knowledge

• Team player and ability to work on own initiative

• Ability to lead and manage others

• Customer Focused

• Self-motivated

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.