Electrical Design Engineer in Newry

Vickerstock are pleased to be working with a specialist MEICA contractor operating within the water sector. They are looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Newry. This is a newly created role to supplement their existing skillsets in Mechanical & Process Engineering design. This is an opportunity for an engineer with water industry experience to take on a key technical position.

Your new role as Electrical Design Engineer:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver electrical design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the island of Ireland, working closely with multi-disciplinary project teams. Your work will span the design of low-voltage systems, PLC control integration and cabling infrastructure for pumping stations, treatment works and associated electrical installations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing electrical systems for water and wastewater projects, with a focus on low voltage distribution, control panels, PLC integration and cabling design.
• Producing detailed electrical schematics, cable schedules, panel layouts and design documentation.
• Coordinating with civil, mechanical and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Supporting project delivery from concept through detailed design and into construction/commissioning support.
• Preparing technical reports, risk assessments and specifications compliant with industry standards and water sector requirements.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, statutory bodies and suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimise designs.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Assisting with design reviews, testing procedures, and quality assurance throughout project lifecycles.

What you’ll need to succeed as an Electrical Design Engineer:

To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Proven experience in electrical design engineering, ideally within the water sector or infrastructure environment.
• Strong experience in low voltage electrical design, cabling design and PLC system integration.
• Competence with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, E-Plan, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with water/wastewater industry standards, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail and project organisation.
• Experience with high voltage systems is an advantage, though not essential.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What’s in it for you?

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive base salary, reflecting your experience.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development support and paid professional membership.
• Career progression opportunities within a reputable and growing engineering consultancy.
• Inclusive company culture with a focus on collaboration, learning and technical excellence.

For a confidential discussion on this, or any other vacancy in the Civil or Structural Engineering sector contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.