Project Engineer - Critical Power
Aggreko Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.
We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Critical Power Team. The Project Team covers the UK and Ireland, so frequent travel and staying away from home is expected.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the design, specification, and implementation of temporary and permanent critical power solutions for Data Centres and Utilities clients, ensuring robust uptime and compliance with industry standards.
* Attend customer sites to scope requirements, provide technical support, and deliver solutions that meet the demanding needs of mission‑critical environments.
* Oversee the integration of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and load banks; manage commissioning and testing for critical power projects.
* Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and ensure all work aligns with QHSE and safety standards.
* Provide advanced technical support to Aggreko Service Engineers and customers, including complex fault‑finding, root‑cause analysis, and rapid response to critical incidents.
* Drive improvements in service delivery, reliability, and efficiency of Aggreko’s critical power products and solutions.
* Produce detailed technical documentation, project reports, and maintain accurate records for compliance and customer assurance.
* Participate in a technical on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours support for critical power issues.
Skills and Experience
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Degree preferred), or other relevant technical discipline.
* Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent hands‑on experience.
* Proven experience in critical power systems for Data Centres and/or Utilities (e.g., generator paralleling, UPS, switchgear, load banks).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to logically fault‑find, diagnose, and recommend solutions in high‑pressure, uptime‑sensitive environments.
* Commitment to QHSE and continuous improvement.
* Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel and participate in an on‑call rota.
Benefits
* A competitive salary and benefits package (including pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
* Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ days
* A focus on continued personal development
* Paid time off for volunteering in the community
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support a healthy lifestyle
Equal Employment Opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because that’s how we do our best for each other, for customers, for communities, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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