Electrical Project Engineer - LV Switchgear - Limerick
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 1 day ago
Electrical Project Engineer
Limerick
Established Irish Electrical Engineering Contractor specialising in LV and MV panel manufacturing and industrial automation projects
€70,000 DOE plus pension, bonus and hybrid working
The Company
This is a well established electrical engineering company operating across the industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality electrical control panels, MCCs and power distribution systems, they support clients on complex projects from design through to commissioning.
Based in the Limerick and Shannon region, the company continues to grow due to repeat business and long term client relationships. Their focus is on technical excellence, compliance with IEC and UL standards and delivering safe, efficient electrical solutions across Ireland.
The Role Electrical Project Engineer
As Electrical Project Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical panel building projects from technical review and design coordination through production, Factory Acceptance Testing and final delivery.
You will work closely with design engineers, workshop technicians, procurement teams and clients to ensure each project is delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This is a hands on project engineering role within an electrical panel manufacturing and automation environment, where attention to detail and strong technical knowledge are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage electrical panel manufacturing projects from quotation handover to commissioning
• Review customer specifications, single line diagrams and control schematics
• Prepare Bills of Materials and coordinate procurement of electrical components
• Ensure compliance with IEC, EN, UL and CE marking requirements
• Provide technical support to workshop teams during panel build and testing
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing and support Site Acceptance Testing when required
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and resource allocation
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal departments throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and revision control
• Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently to protect programme and quality
About You
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or completed SOLAS Level 6 apprenticeship with strong industry experience
• 2 to 5 years experience in electrical panel design, control panel manufacture or industrial electrical projects
• Strong understanding of LV and MV distribution systems, MCCs and control panels
• Experience with motor control systems, PLCs, VFDs and protection systems
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Familiar with IEC standards, electrical safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Organised, commercially aware and capable of managing multiple projects
• Strong communication skills with a practical, problem solving mindset
Desirable
• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software
• Knowledge of CE and UL marking and technical file preparation
• Experience with short circuit and thermal calculations
• ERP or MRP system exposure
• Site commissioning experience
• Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Laptop and all required equipment
• Hybrid working options depending on project requirements
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Clear career progression within a growing electrical engineering company
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial and commercial electrical projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer who wants to build a long term career in electrical panel manufacturing, industrial automation and power distribution. You will gain exposure to technically detailed projects while working in a supportive engineering team with strong systems and repeat business.
With continued growth in industrial and infrastructure sectors across Munster, this role offers real stability, strong earning potential and the chance to develop further into senior project engineering or project management positions.
How to Apply
If you are an Electrical Project Engineer based in Limerick, Shannon or the wider Munster region and would like a confidential discussion, contact Ryan on ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in hiring Electrical Project Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and Project Engineers for panel building, industrial automation and power distribution projects across Ireland.
If you are an Electrical Project Engineer considering roles in electrical panel manufacturing, LV switchgear, MCC projects or industrial electrical engineering, we can provide direct access to opportunities that are not widely advertised.
Related roles include Electrical Design Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Project Engineer, Panel Design Engineer and Electrical Contracts Engineer.
Limerick
Established Irish Electrical Engineering Contractor specialising in LV and MV panel manufacturing and industrial automation projects
€70,000 DOE plus pension, bonus and hybrid working
The Company
This is a well established electrical engineering company operating across the industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. With a strong reputation for delivering high quality electrical control panels, MCCs and power distribution systems, they support clients on complex projects from design through to commissioning.
Based in the Limerick and Shannon region, the company continues to grow due to repeat business and long term client relationships. Their focus is on technical excellence, compliance with IEC and UL standards and delivering safe, efficient electrical solutions across Ireland.
The Role Electrical Project Engineer
As Electrical Project Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical panel building projects from technical review and design coordination through production, Factory Acceptance Testing and final delivery.
You will work closely with design engineers, workshop technicians, procurement teams and clients to ensure each project is delivered safely, on programme and within budget. This is a hands on project engineering role within an electrical panel manufacturing and automation environment, where attention to detail and strong technical knowledge are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage electrical panel manufacturing projects from quotation handover to commissioning
• Review customer specifications, single line diagrams and control schematics
• Prepare Bills of Materials and coordinate procurement of electrical components
• Ensure compliance with IEC, EN, UL and CE marking requirements
• Provide technical support to workshop teams during panel build and testing
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing and support Site Acceptance Testing when required
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and resource allocation
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal departments throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and revision control
• Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently to protect programme and quality
About You
• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or completed SOLAS Level 6 apprenticeship with strong industry experience
• 2 to 5 years experience in electrical panel design, control panel manufacture or industrial electrical projects
• Strong understanding of LV and MV distribution systems, MCCs and control panels
• Experience with motor control systems, PLCs, VFDs and protection systems
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Familiar with IEC standards, electrical safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Organised, commercially aware and capable of managing multiple projects
• Strong communication skills with a practical, problem solving mindset
Desirable
• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software
• Knowledge of CE and UL marking and technical file preparation
• Experience with short circuit and thermal calculations
• ERP or MRP system exposure
• Site commissioning experience
• Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Laptop and all required equipment
• Hybrid working options depending on project requirements
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Clear career progression within a growing electrical engineering company
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial and commercial electrical projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer who wants to build a long term career in electrical panel manufacturing, industrial automation and power distribution. You will gain exposure to technically detailed projects while working in a supportive engineering team with strong systems and repeat business.
With continued growth in industrial and infrastructure sectors across Munster, this role offers real stability, strong earning potential and the chance to develop further into senior project engineering or project management positions.
How to Apply
If you are an Electrical Project Engineer based in Limerick, Shannon or the wider Munster region and would like a confidential discussion, contact Ryan on ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in hiring Electrical Project Engineers, Electrical Design Engineers and Project Engineers for panel building, industrial automation and power distribution projects across Ireland.
If you are an Electrical Project Engineer considering roles in electrical panel manufacturing, LV switchgear, MCC projects or industrial electrical engineering, we can provide direct access to opportunities that are not widely advertised.
Related roles include Electrical Design Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Project Engineer, Panel Design Engineer and Electrical Contracts Engineer.
