Graduate Instrument & Electrical Engineer ****
NeoDyne – Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Overview
NeoDyne is a specialist engineering company with deep expertise in Energy Transmission & Distribution (T&D), supporting molecular energy carriers as a vital component of the green energy transformation.
We provide high-integrity electrical and instrumentation solutions across the gas and electricity sectors, delivering critical infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and beyond.
Our work strengthens energy networks—enhancing reliability, availability, and resilience while enabling decarbonisation through a balanced mix of conventional and renewable energy sources.
Position Summary
NeoDyne is recruiting a Graduate Instrument & Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Gas Transmission & Distribution team.
The two-year graduate programme focuses on learning and developing your existing skills through meaningful projects and real-world experience.
What will I be doing?
Prepare coordinated drawings covering all aspects of installations, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural elements—specifically Gas Transmission AGI Design, Electrical Layouts, LV Distribution Design, Control & Instrumentation Design, Earth Grid Design, and General Services Design.
Carry out Power Systems Electrical Studies: Load Estimation, Protection Coordination, Cable Sizing Calculations, and run steady-state and transient electrical studies including short-circuit, protection coordination, and grid compliance studies for proposed renewable generation.
Generate technical documentation and engage with customers—producing specifications for transformers, RTUs, gas analysis equipment, instrumentation, and other electrical assemblies.
Travel to customer sites for installation, testing, and commissioning, participating in the design and commissioning of SCADA and control systems: I/O and instrumentation testing, full testing, and commissioning.
Training
70% On-the-job Learning: work on real projects and deliver real business value from Day 1.
20% Learning from others: collaborate with subject-matter experts, interact with customers daily, and receive guidance from former graduates.
10% Formal Education: support formal e-learning and classroom training, and assist in attaining professional certifications where relevant to the business specialisations.
Required Experience & Skills
Level 8 Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience in developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.
Experience in developing equipment layouts using AutoCAD or similar.
Full driver's licence and own transport for site survey works.
Desired
0-3 years' experience in a similar instrument/electrical design role or work placement.
Experience with LV Systems Study software such as Amtech or similar.
Characteristics
Work well as part of a team.
Have excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
Can prioritise and coordinate work.
Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Can multitask and work well under pressure.
Are a strategic business thinker.
Benefits
Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
Paid overtime.
Paid Graduation Day.
Health insurance.
Income protection.
Life assurance.
PRSA pension with employer contribution.
Flexible working.
Personalised career development plan.
Professional certification pathways to become a Chartered Engineer.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Apply Today
With our diverse range of business specialisations, customers, and industries we serve, we offer an unrivalled programme designed to accelerate your personal and professional development.
Don't miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US.
NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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