Job Description
Lead Electrical Engineer - Permanent or Contract Cork, County Cork €80,000 - €100,000 / €65 - €85 per hour We have partnered up with a longstanding client at Kenton Black who are going through a sustained period of growth and are looking to bolster their Electrical Engineering Team by bring on a Lead Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Group Leader. The Senior Electrical Engineer may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialised design; may work on several concurrent projects; is a recognised electrical expert. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Assesses the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget and staffing. • Writes scope of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client. • Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyse operation of existing systems. • Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required. • Assigns and review work of project design team. Check progress of work and alert Project Manager to change of scope or additional services. • Reviews contractor application for payments. Has a thorough understanding of the construction process. • Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals. • Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project. • Promotes use of and participates in development of company design and production standards. • Assists in the education and development of design staff and act as resource for design questions. • Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. • Creates specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams. • Provides drawing for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters. • Researches design options and document findings for Project Designer/Engineer. • Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards. • Special projects as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements • Minimum 8 years' previous design experience. Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Nutraceutical or Life Science industry experience is strongly preferred. • Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. • Registered Professional Engineer is strongly preferred. • Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) • Experience with design of building electrical systems, such as building service, power distribution, generators, lighting, fire alarm, security and other low voltage systems is a must. • Must also have a strong understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, IBC and other related building codes and standards. • Experience with medium voltage systems, electrical hazardous classified areas, and telecommunications systems is a plus. On offer is a very lucrative salary and package as well the opportunity to join a very reputable contractor. This role is paying up to €100,000 plus company package. Apply now! Or Get in touch - (url removed)