Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Design Lead – Electrical Engineering

Location: Kilkenny

Contract: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role

An engineering organisation in the water sector is seeking a Electrical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects and guide a growing team. This role spans concept design through delivery, ensuring high‑quality solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills

• Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering
• 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