Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Process

Louth, County Louth, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 7 days ago
Job title: Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Process
Location: Co Louth
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE package


The Company

Specialist engineering contractor delivering water and wastewater treatment infrastructure throughout Ireland and the UK. Their expertise spans design, construction, process engineering, commissioning, and operational support across major municipal and industrial projects.

They are currently delivering a significant wastewater treatment plant project in Co Louth with a programme extending through to 2029/2030, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer with strong process engineering knowledge.

The Role: Project Engineer

This Project Engineer position will focus on the implementation and delivery of approved process designs during the construction phase of a major wastewater treatment facility.

You will work closely with project managers, commissioning teams, design engineers, and site personnel to ensure process systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in line with project requirements.

Must Have Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline
  • Proven experience on water or wastewater treatment projects
  • Strong process engineering background
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
  • Full driving licence
Preferred Experience

  • Wastewater treatment plant experience
  • Commissioning and start-up experience
  • Knowledge of Irish Water/Uisce Éireann standards
  • Mechanical and electrical process system understanding
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage process engineering activities throughout project delivery
  • Coordinate installation and commissioning of treatment systems
  • Review technical documentation and process specifications
  • Monitor project performance against programme targets
  • Liaise with design teams, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders
  • Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities
  • Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards
About You

You will have previous experience delivering process-driven infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of wastewater treatment operations. You should be comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams and capable of driving technical solutions throughout project delivery.

What's On Offer

Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Vehicle or allowance
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
  • Annual bonus
  • Professional development support
  • Long-term project security
Why Apply?

The Irish water sector is experiencing significant investment and this project offers exceptional long-term stability. You will play a key role in the delivery of a major wastewater treatment facility while further developing specialist expertise within a highly sought-after engineering sector.

How to Apply

Call Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion or send your CV today to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment works closely with engineering contractors delivering water, wastewater, utilities, environmental, and process infrastructure projects throughout Ireland. We understand the market and can connect experienced Project Engineers with long-term career opportunities.

Related roles: Process Engineer, Water Project Engineer, Wastewater Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Commissioning Engineer
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