Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineering Graduate, based at our regional office in Cork, to work alongside experienced site and design engineers delivering multi‑discipline water and wastewater construction projects across Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate will join the Murphy Water Division, within a dynamic Process Design team, where our core competency is the design of water and wastewater unit processes and hydraulic and pumping systems as part of the overall development of municipal and industrial treatment solutions.
As part of Murphy’s Graduate Programme, the Graduate Chemical Engineer will assist the team with the production of reports, calculations and documentation to support project delivery and tender design proposals. The programme offers technical and soft‑skill courses under an accredited CPD programme, enabling professional growth and a pathway to permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Employ engineering design principles and chemical engineering design methodologies to determine optimum process design solutions.
Develop designs, both conceptual, preliminary and completed, of water facilities and structures (raw water pH correction, coagulation, flocculation & clarification, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation, treated water pH correction and chemical dosing, storage and handling).
Develop designs of wastewater facilities (network systems, primary treatment, biological treatment, activated sludge process, nitrogen and phosphorus removal, and digestion of sludge and sewage).
Prepare design reports and detailed calculations.
Carry out research to support design decisions.
Familiarise yourself with and employ NI Water and other relevant standards.
Carry out hydraulic calculations and develop hydraulic profiles of treatment plants.
Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams, P&ID and mass balances.
Participate in HAZOP and ALM studies.
Develop hazardous area classifications and zoning diagrams.
Present project details and technical information to colleagues and clients.
Liaise with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers.
Employ a range of specialist computer applications and simulation software.
Visit treatment plants to review existing and proposed infrastructure.
Maintain awareness of current regulatory and environmental issues.
General Duties
Participate in and promote the Murphy Never Harm Programme.
Implement Murphy’s Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability and Quality policies and procedures.
Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you.
Carry out all work in accordance with health and safety and legal requirements.
Attend learning and development activities deemed appropriate by line management.
Engage fully in performance appraisal processes and continually work to improve individual, team and group performance.
In addition to these functions, personnel may be required to carry out duties reasonably required to support the objectives of the Group, Company or Operational Unit.
Skills and Experience
Site experience (desirable).
Design of industrial or municipal water/wastewater processes (desirable).
Experience in AutoCAD (desirable).
Full clean driving licence.
Additional Requirements
Full Irish driving licence.
Eligible to work in Ireland with a valid work permit if applicable; sponsorship is not provided.
Will be asked to work away from home location during the 2‑year programme.
What Murphy Ireland Offers In Return
Competitive salary and benefits.
Discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
Contributory pension scheme at above‑market rate from day one.
27 days annual leave per annum, with holidays increasing with tenure.
Generous private healthcare allowance.
Dedicated investment in professional development.
Other benefits include retail discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
Murphy International Limited cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
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