The posting
Senior Electrical Engineer
Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ in excess of 1,000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. As an industry leader, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.
Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry.
Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:
- Safe
- Trust
- Respect
- Challenge
- Deliver
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Lead the technical review of electrical drawings, specifications and schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards and industry guidance.
- Review electrical designs from a buildability, compliance, coordination and delivery perspective, identifying risks, gaps or alternative technical solutions where required.
- Develop engineering alternative solutions, including supporting calculations, technical notes and sketches for internal review and client approval.
- Act as a key technical point of contact for electrical engineering matters across the project.
- Review coordinated construction drawings and technical documentation, ensuring alignment between design intent, site requirements and installation methodology.
- Prepare, review and manage RFIs and technical queries for issue to the client, design team or consultants.
- Undertake detailed technical reviews of specialist supplier and subcontractor packages to ensure compliance with project specifications, employer requirements and applicable standards.
- Prepare and monitor technical submittals, ensuring approvals are progressed in line with the project programme.
- Prepare and monitor procurement schedules in conjunction with the procurement team, ensuring technical requirements, lead times and approvals are properly coordinated.
- Use engineering software tools such as Dialux, Relux, Amtech ProDesign, Navisworks or similar packages to support design review, technical coordination and engineering solutions.
- Review BCAR preliminary inspection plans and coordinate electrical inspection requirements with the quality team.
- Monitor LEED and BREEAM requirements and ensure relevant technical submittals and documentation are progressed where applicable.
- Oversee the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and ensure technical handover documentation is accurate and complete.
- Support client demonstrations, technical inspections and project handover activities.
- Review, support and provide technical attendance during commissioning, ensuring issues are closed out and systems are delivered in line with project requirements.
- Work closely with construction, quality, commissioning and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to junior engineers and wider project team members where required.
- Coordinate effectively with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, quality teams and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support site progress meetings and contribute to project planning, technical problem-solving and risk mitigation activities.
Requirements
- Degree Level Qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Services Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in electrical project engineering, building services engineering, electrical construction, power generation projects, or a similar role.
- Strong technical understanding of electrical building services systems from a design, construction, commissioning and handover perspective.
- Proven ability to review electrical designs, identify technical and buildability issues, and coordinate practical solutions with design teams, project teams, subcontractors and clients.
- Good working knowledge of current Irish electrical regulations, fire alarm standards, emergency lighting standards and relevant building services requirements.
- Experience supporting or leading electrical packages on power generation, commercial, industrial, data centre, healthcare, pharmaceutical, residential or other large-scale MEP projects.
- Previous experience working on power generation projects is essential.
- Ability to manage technical queries, submittals, RFIs, design coordination, inspections, commissioning support and project documentation.
- Capable of working independently, taking ownership of technical issues and supporting junior engineers where required.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
- Knowledge of engineering software packages such as Dialux, Relux, Amtech, Navisworks, AutoCAD or BIM-related tools is desirable.
- Experience working within live construction environments and supporting multidisciplinary project teams on site.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to project deadlines.
- This is a full-time site-based role. Candidates must be willing to work on site for the duration of the project and collaborate closely with construction, commissioning, quality and client teams.
