Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Location: Carlow Town, Co Carlow
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €75,000 + benefits (DOE)
The Company
This well-established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Ireland. Working closely with local authorities and public sector clients, they specialise in the design, construction and commissioning of treatment plants, pumping stations and utility infrastructure.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to join their team based in Carlow, supporting projects across the country while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
The Role: Project Engineer
Based in Carlow, Co Carlow, this Project Engineer role will see you involved in the full lifecycle of water and wastewater projects, from early design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and final handover.
You will support Project Managers while taking ownership of technical coordination, contractor management, procurement, documentation and site supervision. The position combines office-based engineering with regular site visits, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical design work and practical project delivery.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Project Engineer with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and a proven ability to deliver construction or infrastructure projects. You are comfortable balancing technical design responsibilities with site coordination and contractor management.
You work well with multidisciplinary teams, communicate confidently with clients and subcontractors, and have the practical problem-solving skills needed to keep projects progressing safely, on programme and within budget.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding engineering contractor with a strong reputation in Ireland's water and wastewater sector. You'll work on technically challenging infrastructure projects while developing your expertise across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
The business continues to secure major public infrastructure projects, providing long-term career stability and excellent opportunities for progression into Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager positions.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers for Ireland's construction, utilities and water infrastructure sectors. We work with leading contractors delivering water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, utility upgrades and civil engineering projects across Ireland.
Location: Carlow Town, Co Carlow
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €75,000 + benefits (DOE)
The Company
This well-established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Ireland. Working closely with local authorities and public sector clients, they specialise in the design, construction and commissioning of treatment plants, pumping stations and utility infrastructure.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to join their team based in Carlow, supporting projects across the country while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
The Role: Project Engineer
Based in Carlow, Co Carlow, this Project Engineer role will see you involved in the full lifecycle of water and wastewater projects, from early design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and final handover.
You will support Project Managers while taking ownership of technical coordination, contractor management, procurement, documentation and site supervision. The position combines office-based engineering with regular site visits, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical design work and practical project delivery.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Project Engineer or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering role
- Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects is required
- Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating project delivery
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and construction drawing coordination
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Water and wastewater industry experience preferred
- Experience with treatment plants, pumping stations or utility infrastructure
- Knowledge of plant design, construction and commissioning
- Experience preparing technical submissions and O&M manuals
- Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline
- Experience working with local authority or public sector contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and reporting experience
- Support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to handover
- Prepare preliminary designs, technical reports and engineering calculations
- Develop and coordinate AutoCAD construction drawings and vendor information
- Assist with procurement of plant, equipment and materials
- Prepare technical submissions for client approval
- Generate and monitor project programmes
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and directly employed site crews
- Carry out site supervision and ensure works are delivered safely and to specification
- Prepare Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Site Safety documentation
- Maintain project documentation, variation registers and document control systems
- Compile Operation and Maintenance manuals
- Monitor project costs and support commercial reporting
- Liaise with clients, Resident Engineers and project stakeholders throughout delivery
You are an experienced Project Engineer with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and a proven ability to deliver construction or infrastructure projects. You are comfortable balancing technical design responsibilities with site coordination and contractor management.
You work well with multidisciplinary teams, communicate confidently with clients and subcontractors, and have the practical problem-solving skills needed to keep projects progressing safely, on programme and within budget.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Exposure to major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Long-term career progression within a growing Irish engineering contractor
- Mix of office and site-based work
This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding engineering contractor with a strong reputation in Ireland's water and wastewater sector. You'll work on technically challenging infrastructure projects while developing your expertise across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
The business continues to secure major public infrastructure projects, providing long-term career stability and excellent opportunities for progression into Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager positions.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers for Ireland's construction, utilities and water infrastructure sectors. We work with leading contractors delivering water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, utility upgrades and civil engineering projects across Ireland.
