Our client, Ireland's largest privately operated EV charging network, is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their team in various locations around the country.
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including an EV car and home charger.
Overview:
* Supporting projects from inception to completion
* Collaborating with the sales team to provide technical guidance to clients
* Conducting cost estimations for EV charging infrastructure projects
* Building supply chain partners in the Republic of Ireland (ROI)
* Conduct site assessments, collaborate on proposal development, maintain documentation, engage with customers, and work closely with internal teams to ensure technically sound solutions
* Survey, cost, and manage installations along with the necessary supply chain partners to deliver high-quality EV charging across ROI
Key Skills Required:
Technical Expertise:
* Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of our EV charging solutions and associated technologies
* Electrical knowledge of distribution systems, cabling, routing, protective devices, and installation methods
* Understanding of civil engineering is advantageous
Cost Estimation:
* Conduct comprehensive cost estimations for EV charging infrastructure projects, including equipment and ongoing operational costs
* Analyse project requirements and provide accurate cost breakdowns to support the sales team in creating competitive proposals
* Work with subcontractors to obtain project costs and mobilize on projects
Site Assessment:
* Conduct site surveys to assess the feasibility of EV charging installations
* Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project deployments
Proposal Development:
* Collaborate with the sales team to create compelling proposals that incorporate technical details and accurate cost estimations
* Ensure proposals align with client budgets and objectives
Documentation and Reporting:
* Maintain detailed documentation of all pre-sales activities, including site survey reports and cost analyses
* Generate reports to track and analyse sales and project progress
Customer Engagement:
* Engage with potential customers to understand their needs and objectives, addressing their technical questions and concerns
* Attend client meetings and presentations to provide technical insights
Collaboration:
* Collaborate with internal teams, including sales and project managers, to ensure that project requirements are met and solutions are technically sound
* Assist in developing product and solution enhancements based on customer feedback
Mobilisation:
* Control the project from inception to completion, including mobilising contractors for each project
* Ensure total project oversight during the construction phase, acting as the company's on-site project lead
* Produce project progress reports
Continuous Improvement:
* Assist with the uptime and maintenance of the EV network
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
* Time served electrician (18th edition) with strong civil engineering knowledge, proven experience in a technical pre-sales or estimator role, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software
* Proven experience in a technical pre-sales or estimator role in a relevant industry
* Technical knowledge of charging infrastructure and associated technologies
* Strong understanding of civil engineering practices and methods
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for accurate cost estimations
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Proficiency in relevant software and tools for cost estimation and project management
If this is something you would be interested in, please send your CV in confidence.