Mechanical Graduate Engineer – Water & Wastewater Treatment

Job title: Mechanical Graduate Engineer – Water & Wastewater Treatment
Location: Co Louth
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure Contractor
Package: €35,000 to €45,000 DOE package

The Company

Long-established Irish engineering and water infrastructure specialist delivering critical water and wastewater treatment projects across Ireland and the UK. They are recognised for their expertise in design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operation of municipal and industrial water treatment facilities.

With major investment continuing across the Irish water sector, they are currently expanding their site delivery teams on several flagship wastewater treatment projects in Co Louth. These projects have secured long-term programmes running through to 2029 and 2030, providing excellent job security and career development opportunities within the water and wastewater industry.

The Role: Mechanical Graduate Engineer

Based on a major wastewater treatment plant project in Co Louth, you will work alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and site teams supporting the delivery of mechanical installation packages from construction through to commissioning.

This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate looking to build a long-term career in the water and wastewater sector while gaining hands-on experience on a large-scale live construction project.

Must Have Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong interest in water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full driving licence preferred
• Ability to work on site in Co Louth

Preferred Experience

• Placement experience within construction, utilities, or industrial projects
• Knowledge of mechanical process systems
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Support site engineers and project managers with mechanical installation activities
• Assist with quality inspections and project documentation
• Monitor progress against programme requirements
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers on site
• Support commissioning and testing activities
• Ensure works comply with project specifications and safety requirements
• Assist with technical reporting and record keeping

About You

You will be a motivated graduate engineer looking to gain practical experience within the water treatment sector. You should be eager to learn, capable of working within a site environment, and interested in developing a long-term engineering career with a specialist contractor.

What's On Offer

Salary: €35,000 to €45,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Pension
• Healthcare contribution
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Structured career development
• Long-term project pipeline
• Exposure to major wastewater treatment projects

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a major wastewater treatment programme at construction stage. With project completion expected around 2029/2030, successful candidates will gain invaluable experience across all aspects of water infrastructure delivery while building a long-term career in a growing sector.

How to Apply

Call Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion or send your CV today to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Mechanical Engineers, Graduate Engineers, Project Engineers and Water Industry professionals throughout Ireland. We understand the technical requirements of wastewater treatment projects and can help you secure long-term opportunities with leading contractors in the sector.

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