Background:
Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Kilkenny
Duration: Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Overview of the role:
This role is an exciting opportunity for an Experience Senior Electrical Design Engineer with Water/WasteWater experience.
Produce detailed Electrical and Instrumentation designs for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that all work is efficiently and effectively managed and executed within defined constraints, such as time and budget, and with due diligence.
The role will require strong technical skills and communication and interaction with managers, engineers, internal and external team members, suppliers and clients.
Duties:
Experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB)
Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process
Evaluation of the client specifications from Industrial Clients and Municipal Clients
Liaise with clients in relation to electrical design queries, submission approvals and specification compliance
Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions
Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)
Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB etc)
Development of automation hardware and system network architecture
Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules
Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers
Preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations
Liaise with other departments i.e. design, contracts, control & automation etc and with equipment suppliers
Provide advice to the mechanical designers on electrical requirements at the design stage
Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
Preparation of Panel FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) documentation, FAT attendance and sign off
Preparation of Control Philosophies
Working to Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards
Travel to site occasionally as required to support design activities and to review construction progress or troubleshooting as necessary
Provide Electrical Design expertise to the business
Act as a mentor for more Junior members of the team
Skills:
Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering
10+ Years Experience in an Electrical Design Role
Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment industry
Highly organised and efficient
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent IT skills
Attention to detail
Strong technical knowledge
Team player and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to lead and manage others
Customer Focused
Self-motivated
Please note:
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
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Skills Required
- Level 7 or Higher in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ Years Experience in an Electrical Design Role
- Knowledge of Water and Wastewater treatment industry
- Experience liaising with Electrical Supply Board (ESB)
- Design and selection of Instrumentation for Water and WasteWater process
- Preparation of Electrical Technical Designs & Submissions
- Design of electrical distribution and general services (lighting, fire and intruder alarms and containment systems)
- Design and development of Electrical Panels including schematic review (MCC, LCP, MDB)
- Development of automation hardware and system network architecture
- Prepare Cable, IO & Power schedules
- Preparation of Panel FAT documentation, FAT attendance and sign off
- Understanding and ability to update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
- Working to Irish Standards, European Norm, Water Industry Standards (WIMES) & IEC standards
- Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers; preparation of procurement specifications and quotation evaluations
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent IT skills
- Highly organised, attention to detail, team player and ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to lead and manage others; act as a mentor for junior team members
- Customer focused and self-motivated
