About the Role
As an Electrical and Instrumentation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop electrical and instrumentation designs for water and wastewater treatment plants.
* Create MCC panel designs, including specifications, layout drawings, and schematics.
* Select, specify, and integrate instrumentation for process monitoring and control.
* Design building services, including fire alarm systems, intruder alarm systems, general lighting & emergency lighting systems, and small power installations.
* Develop automation system designs, including hardware selection and system architecture development.
* Prepare electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
* Compile technical documentation, including specifications, calculations, and control philosophies.
* Collaborate with process engineers to develop plant control philosophies and ensure process understanding.
* Evaluate designs to ensure compliance with Irish Water standards, WIMES, and applicable IEC standards.
* Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and project meetings.
* Support construction, commissioning, and handover phases as required.
* Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
* A minimum of 5 years of relevant design experience, preferably within the water and wastewater industry.
* Demonstrated expertise in MCC panel design and instrumentation specification.
* Proven experience in building services design, including fire, intruder alarm, lighting, and small power systems.
* Familiarity with automation system design and hardware selection (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, remote I/O systems).
* Good understanding of process operations and ability to develop control philosophies.
* Experience with Irish Water standards, WIMES, and IEC standards (preferable).
* Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent).
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* Full clean driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.