Associate Electrical Engineer – Dublin

Associate Electrical Engineer – Dublin 
About the job:
As one of our Associate Electrical Engineers, you will have an opportunity to work on a range of projects throughout EMEA and be a key member of the management team. As a self-starter you are a talented problem-solver, applying current technologies and can make independent technical judgments daily in a fast-paced agile environment. You will be an experienced engineer who can make financial considerations. Collaborating with team members to ensure design processes and engineering techniques are upheld to the highest standard.
About you:

• This role offers a hybrid remote arrangement in Ireland, requiring attendance at the Dublin office as determined by the team’s schedule.
• Honours degree – Chartered [an advantage, but not essential]
• 10+ years recognised expert within the sector [electrical engineering and data centres or industrial/high-tech and commercial]
• 3+ years’ experience in people management, managing multidisciplinary teams (consultants and engineers, etc.)
• 3+ years’ project management experience, overseeing both electrical and mechanical engineering projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organisation
• Drive for continuous innovation and adoption of emerging technologies
• Champion excellence in the design process and engineering techniques

Day-to-day activities:

• Review technical designs to ensure that design & scope are fully understood
• Enhance functionality and costs on projects
• Ensure effective collaboration between M&E
• Lead a high performing team, championing QA and QC, and hitting deadline targets
• Monitor costs and innovate to minimise expenses
• Assist in the management of the resources within the group, including outsourcing
• Can interpret contracts, understanding terms and conditions and work to these parameters
• Liaise with senior management when new and relevant industry trends and products emerge
• Assist in the procurement of new business – liaising with the senior management team
• Effectively communicate to external parties [clients, suppliers, partners, vendors]
• Build relationships with external business associates
• Represent the group to the wider company, providing inputs to shape the companies Quality Assurance procedures
• Manage a team in the delivery of multiple large-scale projects
• Monitor the development of the team through monthly 1-2-1’s and informal communication
• Train junior team members and create action plans for poor performance
• Ensure new technologies are understood by the team

Benefits:

• Flexible working times
• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days
• Pension Scheme
• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses
• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme
• Regular training/mentoring / further college support
• Support for Chartership
• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance
• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company
• Paid Statutory Leaves
• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations
• Gym / Fitness membership
• Bonus referral scheme
• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

To apply for this role please include a cover letter addressing your experience relevant to the role and a detailed CV outlining the projects and roles to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie