Senior Electrical Engineer – Wastewater

Senior Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater | Ireland 

Location: Ireland
Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Position Type: Full-Time

Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with a background in water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure?  Predominantly based within the nearest Uisce Éireann office, reviewing inspection and remediation reports and advising on risk of electrical faults, reporting directly to the Senior Asset Planning Engineer within the Asset Maintenance Planning Team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of Water and Wastewater asset planning maintenance engineers as they support Uisce Éireann in delivering national infrastructure improvements and address those sites with critical electrical risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and implement best practices for maintenance, inspection, and replacement of LV, MV systems and generators, in line with UÉ strategies.
• Collaborate with the Asset Planning Engineer to prioritise and assess critical electrical risks.
• Partner with Infrastructure Delivery, Health & Safety and Operations teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate remediation work from delivery partners and recommend improvements.
• Represent the organisation in electrical working groups and stakeholder forums.
• Ensure compliance with Irish electrical regulations and standards, including Part 3 of the 2007 Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Regulations.
• Support the enhancement of Uisce Éireann’s electrical systems strategy.

Requirements:

• Experience in electrical engineering fault and risk analysis, ideally within the water, wastewater, or industrial sectors.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or relevant electrical trade qualification, with strong industry experience.
• Deep understanding of IEC and EN Electrical Safety Rules and Irish legislation.
• Experience working with CompEx equipment in ATEX (explosive) environments is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• Proven ability to manage high-risk projects and deliver under pressure.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across UÉ sites nationwide.

Why Join This Role?

• Join a high-impact team directly influencing national infrastructure and public safety.
• Work with Ireland’s leading water utility on long-term, sustainable energy and electrical systems.
• Competitive salary, flexible location, and career progression opportunities.

If you’re interested in applying for this Senior Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater position, please click the apply button. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Anne MacEntee or Michael Knox at Wellington Professional Recruitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.

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