Senior Electrical Design Engineer

**Design Lead – Electrical Engineering** **Location:** Kilkenny **Contract:** Permanent | Hybrid **About the Role** An engineering organisation in the water sector is seeking a Electrical Design Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design projects and guide a growing team. This role spans concept design through delivery, ensuring high‑quality solutions for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure across Ireland. **Key Responsibilities:** * 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 * 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