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 bringing 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:
1. Assesses the requirements of a project, breaks a project into tasks, and works with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing.
2. Writes scope of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
3. Prepares engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyses operation of existing systems.
4. Works with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
5. Assigns and reviews work of project design team. Checks progress of work and alerts Project Manager to changes of scope or additional services.
6. Reviews contractor applications for payments. Has a thorough understanding of the construction process.
7. Coordinates all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
8. Prepares or reviews construction budgets based on experience and scope of project.
9. Promotes the use of and participates in the development of company design and production standards.
10. Assists in the education and development of design staff and acts as a resource for design questions.
11. Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
12. Creates specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams.
13. Provides drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
14. Researches design options and documents findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
15. Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
16. Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
1. Minimum 8 years' previous design experience. Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Nutraceutical or Life Science industry experience is strongly preferred.
2. Bachelors of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
3. Registered Professional Engineer is strongly preferred.
4. Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
5. 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.
6. Must also have a strong understanding of the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, IBC and other related building codes and standards.
7. 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 as the opportunity to join a very reputable contractor. This role is paying up to €100,000 plus company package.
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