Electrical Engineer (Design and Install): Leinster
The Role
In this role you will report to the Electrical Department Manager and be responsible for all elements of the electrical installation required for greenfield design and build, or brownfield refurbishment of water and wastewater treatment plants and associated equipment. Post design and installation you will handle the efficient and effective handover of the installation to the commissioning and construction delivery teams and assist as required during commissioning and operation. Because of the continuous expansion of Glanua you may also be required to work on designs for other related industries.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Quality standards, policies and procedures are developed into all designs and design outputs.
Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines in Process, Mechanical, Control & Automation, Civil and Structural to ensure an optimum design solution is reached.
Reporting to the Electrical Department Manager, design works include the compilation and review of site surveys and condition reports, M&I Listings, electrical load balances, MIC load calculations, medium voltage design, generator design and sizing for backup applications, general electrical services design, lighting and emergency lighting designs, earthing and lightning protection designs, cable sizing/cable schedules and review of I/O listings.
Review of control panel drawing schematics, review of specialist reports on harmonics and selection of equipment to mitigate the harmonics.
Solar PV generation and battery storage and renewable generators for small applications.
Undertake site surveys and preliminary condition reports on existing infrastructure/assets.
Procurement of packages for LV works such as main distribution boards, MCCs and control panels, automation hardware/software, starters, electrical installation works, earthing and lightning protection.
Procurement packages for MV works such as distribution transformers, MV switchgear and specialist design services for MV works.
Procure and manage 3rd party design consultants as required.
For all procurement packages, provide a technical and commercial review of tender returns, ensuring tender returns align to required standards and demonstrate value for money. Provide a recommendation to procurement.
With the tendering team, assist in the preparation and pricing of tender submissions for electrical works.
Promote and advocate key themes from Glanua Business Strategy including a move to off‑site manufacturing, improved digitalised ways of working and a drive towards sustainability.
Encourage use of innovative technology and ways of working within the team.
Harness opportunities and mitigate risk through effective design and risk mitigation measures during the lifecycle of the design process.
Ensure you are aware of local Asset Standards, Electrical Standards, WIMES, etc and embed requirements of the same into respective designs.
Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
Onsite Installation Phase Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on‑site.
Manage the delivery of the electrical and installation scope, including procurement, installation supervision, commissioning and handover. You may be required to work on more than one project at a time depending on size and complexity.
Liaise with the relevant employer’s representatives, consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.
Manage site personnel and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with contract programme.
Ensure design, materials and workmanship are in line with specified requirements.
Ensure the project is delivered in-line with quality procedures and that all FAT, SAT, ITRs, insulation resistance checks, I/O point‑to‑point checks, rotation checks and commissioning of the works are completed in-line with the quality plan and Employer’s Requirements.
Complete quality checks to ensure works are in line with design outputs and ready for commissioning works.
Coordinate project close‑out stages including handover to the end user. Prepare and submit project handover files including as‑built drawings and control panel schematic drawings post‑commissioning incorporating any changes made during the installation phase.
Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing a “one team” culture.
Other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Level 7/8 Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent planning, organisational, training, teamwork, problem‑resolution and presentation skills.
Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk packages.
Working knowledge of PLCs (programming not required) and Variable Speed Drives / motor starters, valve actuators and instrumentation in general.
Working knowledge of Trimble ProDesign (Amtech) or ETAP calculation software would be an advantage.
Experience in a pharmaceutical environment and/or food‑grade manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
Full Clean driving licence.
What We Offer You
The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
22 days annual leave plus ten bank holidays.
Competitive base salary.
Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
About Glanua
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.
Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well‑being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.
We have a talented team of 500+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans. At Glanua, we believe that people are the core of the business. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.
Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
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