Electrical Engineer - Water Treatment Plant - Louth (BH-******)
Location Louth, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 60,****** EU to 80,****** EU per annum
The Company
Established Irish engineering contractor delivering complex water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and specialist industrial utility projects across Ireland.
With a strong pipeline of municipal and industrial works secured for the coming years, the business continues to invest in high calibre electrical and automation professionals.
Operating from Dundalk, this company is recognised for its technical expertise in water infrastructure, data centre water treatment systems, and process-driven environments.
They are known for delivering robust, compliant and energy efficient solutions across regulated sectors where quality and safety are critical.
The Role
As an Electrical Engineer based in Dundalk, you will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of electrical systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
This is a hands-on position offering real project ownership from detailed electrical design through to installation, testing and commissioning.
You will work closely with mechanical, civil, automation and process teams to ensure electrical systems are compliant, buildable and delivered safely on programme.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems for municipal water treatment and wastewater treatment plants
Interpret electrical schematics, P and IDs and wiring diagrams for integration and troubleshooting
Carry out electrical design reviews, identifying specification gaps and resolving technical queries
Validate cable sizing, protection selection and equipment specification in line with I.S. ***** and IEC standards
Prepare and review technical submittals and procurement requisitions
Coordinate electrical subcontractors and suppliers throughout project delivery
Ensure compliance with Safe Electric requirements, NSAI standards and environmental regulations
Support commissioning activities, preparing test packs and overseeing specialist vendors
Attend QA and QC inspections, resolving site installation issues efficiently
Collaborate with BIM teams to ensure practical and maintainable installation layouts
Work closely with automation and instrumentation engineers on PLC and control integration
About You
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Strong experience with 3-phase industrial electrical systems including motors, MCC panels, starters, PLCs and instrumentation
Proven background working on water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations or industrial process environments
Solid understanding of I.S. **********, IEC standards and Irish electrical certification processes
Proficient in AutoCAD and confident interpreting technical drawings and P and IDs
Analytical and solutions focused with strong technical communication skills
Comfortable taking ownership of projects in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Full Irish or EU driving licence
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 - €80,000+ DOE
Benefits:
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Pension contribution
Healthcare
Laptop and phone
Ongoing CPD and training in water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Long-term career progression within the Irish water and utilities sector
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