A leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Waterford is seeking a Project Engineer (Electrical) to support the delivery of a portfolio of capital electrical and infrastructure projects over the coming years.
This is a long-term hourly-paid contract position offering excellent scope for continuity and professional growth within a world-class GMP environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all elements of assigned electrical projects — schedule, cost, scope, safety, and quality.
* Lead design, construction, and commissioning phases across multiple capital projects.
* Act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for site projects.
* Ensure all works comply with Irish electrical regulations and site standards.
* Manage contractors, budgets, and project governance documentation.
* Support tendering, document control, and project reporting processes.
About You:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
* 5–10 years' project delivery experience in pharma, manufacturing, or construction.
* Strong understanding of electrical systems, design standards, and GMP environments.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors effectively.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
What's on Offer:
* Contract role with competitive hourly rate.
* Long-term opportunity due to a multi-year program of capital projects.
* Work on high-value upgrades and infrastructure projects within a regulated environment.
* Join a collaborative engineering team delivering innovation and continuous improvement.
Location: Waterford City, Ireland
Type: Contract (hourly rate)
Duration: Ongoing, with long-term project pipeline
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €35,000.00-€69,052.86 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Waterford, CO. Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* what is your notice period ?
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* engineering : 6 years (required)
Work Location: In person