Overview
We are inviting applications for the Electrical Engineering Summer Work Placement programme. Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. The programme allows participants to work on live projects with experienced engineers. You will gain exposure to low voltage and medium voltage systems, busbar systems, general lighting systems, power distribution, diesel generator systems and more. Placements are typically three months in duration starting in June and ending in August.
Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation of reports and front end studies including capital cost estimates, project schedules, material take offs and tender schedules.
Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysing returned tenders.
Prepare and update the delivery schedule to control deliveries
Seek to clarify queries with the Design team through the request for information (RFI) system
Prepare programs using MS Project
Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports
Produce look ahead programs to assist production
Prepare method statements and risk assessments with the construction team for production activities
Maintain a register of contract variations
Prepare test packs for recording the completion of systems
Carry out quality control through inspections and snagging
Carry out document control, recording and transmitting information
Assist projects with financial control of contracts during the construction stage
Liaise and coordinate with the client's design team and contractors on technical issues
What we are looking for
Working towards an Electrical Engineering Degree
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
What happens next
Your application will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview
Offers will be issued and you will be assigned to your project location
Successful candidates will start with Dornan in June 2026
Why Dornan
Our commitment to our employees development – we offer career progression pathways, always seeking opportunities to promote and upskill our people.
Health and Wellbeing
Fostering health and wellbeing is paramount to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to mental health includes workshops, a Health and Wellbeing Calendar, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Wellbeing Network with trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We embrace our role in shaping a sustainable future with leadership in sustainability as ESG Citizens, and we strive to reduce the environmental footprint of the communities we serve.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe your career should be defined by your ambitions. Dornan recruits people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and beliefs, because diverse organisations perform better.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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