Graduate Electrical Engineer

About the role

Egis, which joined Ireland in 1959 and now has nearly 600 members across 16 offices, is recruiting a Graduate Engineer in its structured Graduate Programme. The programme focuses on Energy and Sustainable Projects and exposes graduates to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience in design, construction and delivery phases, with rotations across disciplines.

Required profile

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronic Engineering (minimum 2.1) from an accredited institution.
• Degree meeting, or capable of meeting, the academic requirements for progression toward Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent body.
• A full driving licence is required.
• Desirable: internship, placement or project experience in an engineering consultancy, utility, contractor, developer or power-sector organisation.
• Desirable: exposure to wind, solar PV, BESS, substations or transmission/distribution projects, and awareness of EirGrid, ESB Networks and the Irish grid-connection environment.

Required skills

• Good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals: three-phase power systems, transformers, electrical machines, protection and electrical safety.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics and technical data.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Desirable: familiarity with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD or similar power-system software, AutoCAD and electrical layout or SLD preparation, and knowledge of MV/HV systems, load-flow, short-circuit, cable-sizing or protection studies.