Electrical Project Engineer

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our operations team in Dublin, supporting the delivery of major construction projects across our Energy and Industrial sector

This site-based role is ideally suited to an engineer with experience delivering electrical building services installations within M&E contracting, industrial, commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, residential, data centre, or mixed-use construction environments. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, supporting the planning, coordination, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of electrical systems while ensuring compliance with project specifications, programme requirements, quality standards and health & safety procedures.

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in coordinating electrical works on site, supporting technical delivery, managing project documentation, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring that installations are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. You will work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Design Teams, Quantity Surveyors, Site Supervisors and Client Representatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical packages on large-scale construction projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical installations with other disciplines to resolve clashes, sequencing challenges and buildability issues.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design reviews and document control activities.
• Assist with procurement activities, material scheduling and supplier coordination to support programme delivery.
• Monitor site progress and support the planning and tracking of project milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist vendors to ensure works are completed in accordance with design, quality and safety requirements.
• Attend coordination meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Support quality inspections, testing and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed and documented correctly.
• Prepare and maintain project records including progress reports, commissioning documentation, O&M manuals and handover packs.
• Identify technical issues on site and work collaboratively with the wider project team to deliver effective solutions.
• Promote and uphold Designer Group's health, safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering and project delivery processes across the business.

Role Summary

This role is ideal for an Electrical Engineer looking to further develop their project delivery experience within a leading M&E contractor. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems, excellent coordination and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced construction environment. You will gain exposure to all stages of project execution, from design and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover, while contributing to the successful delivery of complex engineering projects for Designer Group.