The Electrical Project Engineer is a key role within the Irish business, working within the Engineering Department to manage and deliver projects and manage key customers. The position requires a broad knowledge of, and experience in the range of technical roles and responsibilities carried out by this department. The individual will be involved in multifaceted projects involving change management, building compliance, electrical design, space management and advising on more efficient energy management.
Reports to: Electrical Engineer
Key relationships: Managing Director (Ireland), Engineering Department, CAD Department Head of Engineering.
Responsibilities
Defining project scope, including budgets, to ensure projects are fully developed at concept stage
Design and collaborate with other disciplines to create a construction set of documents and work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate Electrical equipment
Design of utility and building services systems, (MV & LV power distribution, lighting, life safety systems, security systems, etc) including surveys where required, to meet the operational requirements of our customer’s objectives
Design & development of electrical schematics, process & instrumentation drawings, control loop drawings, assembly drawings and bill of materials
Design of sustainable solutions incorporating renewable technologies where required
Input and support the mechanical design development on projects including being lead at project meetings
Review and approve equipment submittals for all electrical aspects of design
Overview technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases
Overseeing the installation of projects on Customer sites, to include all elements of Quality, Health and Safety and Technical compliance
Working with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
Operating as an Ancillary Certifier for the purpose of BC(A)R and undertaking inspections prior to BC(A)R project certification
Adherence and monitoring of project programmes to include regular progress tracking
Point of contact with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements
Effective management of all financial and commercial aspects of site related contracts, including variation orders and related customer/sub-contractor negotiations. Ensure where required that all equipment and contracts are correctly specified and ordered for delivery at the required time, negotiating best cost and terms of payment for all purchased goods.
Candidate Profile
Degree in Electrical Engineering essential with a minimum 2 years’ post qualification experience essential
Demonstrate leadership qualities to maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
Be a motivated, highly dependable individual with solid communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to maintain high quality standards
Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to mentor electrical project engineers as required
Ability to quickly identify and remove roadblocks
Proactively organises and plans ahead to ensure optimum resource allocation and project timelines are met
Ability to manage new design concepts through exploration, development and into deployment/construction
Ability to manage multiple projects of different scale and complexity at any one time
An ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality, reliability or maintainability
Enjoys solving problems, interacting with customers, suppliers and contractors and eager to maintain strong constructive relationships
Familiar with and experience in using electronic document and drawing management systems.
Excellent understanding of the European Technical Codes
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Working with multiple electrical software including- Autocad, Dialux, Amtech, REVIT, IES, etc
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