Overview
Junior Electrical Engineer – Salary: 40-45k | Location: Ireland (site & project-based) | Sector: Energy | Infrastructure | Utilities | Renewables | Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company: Our client is a well-established and highly respected engineering services provider operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
They deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions across the energy and infrastructure sectors, offering services that include electrical design, installation, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance.
The business is known for delivering bespoke and full turnkey solutions and for investing heavily in the development of its people.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team.
This role is ideally suited to an engineer with a strong academic background and up to two years of industry experience who is keen to develop their technical expertise and progress their career.
You will work closely with senior engineers and project teams, gaining hands-on exposure to electrical design, site activities, and project delivery across a broad range of sectors including energy, utilities, renewables, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Support senior engineers across electrical design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities
Assist in the preparation of electrical drawings, layouts, calculations, specifications, and technical reports
Contribute to project delivery through planning support, coordination, and technical problem-solving
Ensure work is carried out in line with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and client requirements
Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and records
Support quality assurance processes and comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
Attend site visits to assist with surveys, inspections, testing, and resolving technical queries
Continuously develop technical knowledge through training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (essential)
Up to 2 years' relevant experience (including graduate, placement, or early-career roles)
Exposure to electrical systems within energy, utilities, construction, industrial, or infrastructure environments
Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
Experience with Auto CAD, EPlan, or similar engineering software (desirable)
Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
Eagerness to learn and develop under the guidance of senior engineers
Interest in renewables, sustainability, and modern electrical technologies
Knowledge of BIM workflows and digital tools is an advantage
Full driving licence (desirable)
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Enhanced annual leave and sick leave schemes
Paid family leave
Contributory pension scheme
Death-in-service benefit
Free access to online healthcare services
Clear career progression pathways
One-to-one mentoring from experienced engineers
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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