Electrical Project Engineer

About the Company

The employer is a reputable control panel manufacturer based in Limerick and Shannon, specialising in supporting repeat and high-volume original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a broad range of industrial applications.

Role Overview

The Electrical Project Engineer will oversee electrical projects from concept through to final delivery, including design, production, testing, and commissioning. Collaborating closely with internal teams, suppliers, and clients, the engineer will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to stringent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical panel projects from quotation acceptance through commissioning.
• Analyze customer specifications, electrical schematics, and related technical documents.
• Create Bills of Materials and coordinate component procurement.
• Ensure adherence to international electrical standards including IEC, EN, UL, and CE.
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants, and cross-functional teams during project execution.
• Provide technical guidance to workshop technicians during assembly and testing phases.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing and assist with Site Acceptance Testing when needed.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and resources for optimal delivery outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Keep detailed project records and manage document revisions.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives across engineering and production departments.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field, or
• SOLAS Level 6 apprenticeship with pertinent industry experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Between two and five years’ experience in electrical panel design or industrial electrical projects.
• Proficient understanding of extra low voltage (ELV), low voltage (LV), and high voltage (HV) systems alongside control panel architecture.
• Experience with motor control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and protection mechanisms.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and electrical safety compliance.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and control schematics accurately.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within teams.
• Keen attention to detail and adept at problem solving.
• Skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in panel manufacturing or automation sectors.
• Competence in electrical design software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or SEE Electrical.
• Knowledge of CE and UL certification procedures and technical documentation.
• Understanding of short circuit and thermal electrical calculations.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or material requirements planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience with site commissioning activities.
• Possession of a full clean driving licence.