Who we are
PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,700 + people.
We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors.
From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations.
We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.
We are seeking an experienced Junior Electrical Design Engineer.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for treatment plants and associated infrastructure based in Co. Kilkenny.
Daily Responsibilities
Electrical and Instrumentation design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
MCC (Motor Control Centre) panel design, including specifications, layout drawings, and schematics.
Selection, specification, and integration of instrumentation for process monitoring and control.
Design of building services, including:
Fire alarm systems
Intruder alarm systems
General lighting & emergency lighting systems
Small power installations
Automation system design, including hardware selection and system architecture development.
Development of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
Process understanding and development of plant control philosophies in collaboration with process engineers.
Participation in design reviews, HAZOPs, and project meetings.
Support construction, commissioning, and handover phases as required.
Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
Requirements
Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant design experience, preferably within the water and wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of MCC panel design and instrumentation specification.
Proven experience in building services design including fire, intruder alarm, lighting, and small power systems.
Familiarity with automation system design and hardware selection (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, remote I/O systems).
Good understanding of process operations and ability to develop control philosophies.
Experience with Irish Water (Uisce Éireann) standards, WIMES, and IEC standards (preferable).
Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent).
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Full clean driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Daily Responsibilities
Electrical and Instrumentation design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
MCC (Motor Control Centre) panel design, including specifications, layout drawings, and schematics.
Selection, specification, and integration of instrumentation for process monitoring and control.
Design of building services, including:
Fire alarm systems
Intruder alarm systems
General lighting & emergency lighting systems
Small power installations
Automation system design, including hardware selection and system architecture development.
Development of electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
Process understanding and development of plant control philosophies in collaboration with process engineers.
Participation in design reviews, HAZOPs, and project meetings.
Support construction, commissioning, and handover phases as required.
Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
Requirements
Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 2 years of relevant design experience, preferably within the water and wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of MCC panel design and instrumentation specification.
Proven experience in building services design including fire, intruder alarm, lighting, and small power systems.
Familiarity with automation system design and hardware selection (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, remote I/O systems).
Good understanding of process operations and ability to develop control philosophies.
Experience with Irish Water (Uisce Éireann) standards, WIMES, and IEC standards (preferable).
Proficiency in electrical design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent).
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Full clean driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.