Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Design Engineer to join our team in the design, development, and delivery of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop comprehensive electrical and instrumentation designs for water and wastewater treatment plants.
* Create MCC panel designs, including specifications, layout drawings, and schematics.
* Select, specify, and integrate instrumentation for process monitoring and control.
* Design building services, including fire alarm systems, intruder alarm systems, general lighting & emergency lighting systems, and small power installations.
* Design automation systems, including hardware selection and system architecture development.
* Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
* Compile technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, and control philosophies.
* Collaborate with process engineers to develop plant control philosophies and ensure process understanding.
* Ensure designs comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
Requirements:
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant design experience, preferably within the water and wastewater industry.
* Strong knowledge of MCC panel design and instrumentation specification.
* Proven experience in building services design, including fire, intruder alarm, lighting, and small power systems.
* Familiarity with automation system design and hardware selection (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, remote I/O systems).
* Good understanding of process operations and ability to develop control philosophies.
* Experience with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., Irish Water, WIMES, IEC).
* Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., Auto CAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent).
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* Full clean driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.