We are now inviting applications for our Electrical Engineering summer work placement programme.
Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.
The Dornan Electrical Engineering work placement programme allows participants the opportunity to work on live projects with experienced engineers. You will get exposure to low voltage and medium voltage systems, busbar systems, general lighting systems, power distribution, diesel generator systems and many more.
Placements are typically three months in duration starting in June and ending in August.
Your day to day will include:
* Assisting with the preparation of reports and front-end studies including capital cost estimates, project schedules, material take off's and out to 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 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 & transmitting information
* Assisting projects with financial control of contracts during construction stage.
* Liaise and co-ordinate with client's other members of the 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 in February and March of 2026.
* Offers will be issued in March 2026, and following this you will be assigned to your project location.
* Successful candidates will start with Dornan in June of 2026.
Why Dornan?
Our commitment to our employees development - we offer career progression pathways, always seeking opportunities to promote and upskill our people.
Health & Wellbeing - Fostering health and wellbeing is paramount to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to mental health manifests through targeted workshops. We have a Health & Wellbeing Calendar, our Employee Assistance Programme, and the formation of a Wellbeing Network comprising over 80 trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Corporate Social Responsibility - We embrace our role in shaping a sustainable future and understand the significance of our impact. We are committed to delivering leadership in sustainability as ESG Citizens. With our expertise, we strive to reduce the environmental footprint of the communities we serve.
Benefits – from helping you to plan for the future to Health & Wellbeing services we continue our commitment to support our people
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe your career should only be limited by your own ambition. At Dornan we are proud of our dynamic workforce and will continue to recruit people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Because we know that diverse organisations perform better.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.