Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Co Limerick
Leading Irish Water & Utilities Contractor
€70,000 to €80,000 package

The Company

This established Irish engineering contractor delivers critical water, wastewater, utilities, and MEICA infrastructure projects across Ireland. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, project delivery, and long-term client relationships, the company continues to secure major framework agreements and infrastructure programmes nationwide.

Based in Limerick, Co Limerick, this role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater treatment projects throughout Munster and across the wider Irish utilities sector.

The Role: Senior Electrical Project Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex MEICA and civil infrastructure projects within the water and wastewater sector.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, process, ICA, BIM, and health & safety professionals, you will be responsible for coordinating electrical design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project delivery activities from initial planning through to project completion.

This role requires a commercially aware Senior Electrical Project Engineer with strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and proven experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience required delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrical Project Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation technologies
• Full clean Irish or EU driving licence required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working under NEC4 contracts preferred
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership beneficial
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, and process control systems advantageous
• Experience within utilities, energy, or industrial process sectors beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects from design through to commissioning
• Coordinate with civil, process, mechanical, ICA, BIM, and project delivery teams
• Support senior management in achieving contractual and commercial project objectives
• Manage procurement of electrical equipment and specialist subcontract packages
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery
• Monitor project costs, programme milestones, risks, and quality requirements
• Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and project updates for management and clients
• Resolve technical, commercial, programme, and resource challenges as they arise
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of engineering best practice throughout the business

About You

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering and infrastructure delivery
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and programme requirements
• Excellent communication skills with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Organised and capable of managing multiple project priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed technical decisions
• Collaborative approach with experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Driven, proactive, and focused on successful project delivery

What’s on Offer

Salary: €70,000 to €80,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual performance bonus
• Healthcare support
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Continuous professional development
• Support towards Chartership
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major national water infrastructure projects

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a highly respected utilities contractor delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Limerick, Munster, and the wider Irish market.

You'll gain exposure to technically challenging MEICA projects while working within a business that offers genuine career progression, strong project security, and the opportunity to develop into senior project management and engineering leadership roles.

How to Apply

Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Senior Electrical Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, MEICA Engineers, Utilities Engineers, and Infrastructure Professionals across Ireland's water, wastewater, energy, and civil engineering sectors.

We understand the market for Senior Electrical Project Engineers in Limerick and across Munster and work with many of Ireland's leading contractors delivering critical water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping station, and utilities infrastructure projects.

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