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Electrical Engineer

CareerWise Recruitment
Department:Design
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Waterford
Location:Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€55,000 - €75,000
Skills:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGELECTRICAL STANDARDSSAFETY SYSTEMSIRISH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTSPROJECT MANAGEMENTCONSTRUCTIONPHARMACEUTICALMS OFFICEELECTRICAL SYSTEMSCHANGE CONTROLDOCUMENTATION CONTROL
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Job Description

Posted on: March 27, 2026

**Job DescriptionAn Electrical Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford based pharmaceutical client. This is a 12-month contract position. If you have knowledge of electrical standards, safety systems, and Irish regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical company then this is the position for you !!!**Role of this position

  • Act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned projects and provide support to other project engineers as required.
  • Ensure all electrical works comply with Irish regulations and site standards.
  • Support review and approval of design documents, specifications, and vendor documentation.
  • Collaborate with Facilities and Maintenance teams to align projects with site electrical infrastructure strategy.
  • Apply electrical infrastructure strategy across all assigned projects and ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Develop and maintain project URS/URB documentation.
  • Control scope & Cost changes and ensure any variations are captured through formal change processes.
  • Align budget and schedule with scope requirements and prevent scope creep.
  • Manage SIs (Site Instructions), cost reports, and forecast risks.
  • Ensure all works are planned and executed safely under the Safe Systems of Work.
  • Ensure RAMS are prepared and implemented before works commence.
  • Support the Construction Manager in ensuring safe project execution.
  • Ensure full compliance with site GMP and Change Control processe
  • Maintain documentation control systems for submittals, RFIs, and specifications.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • 5-7 years’ experience in engineering project delivery (construction and/or pharmaceutical preferred).
  • Trade certification with substantial on-site management experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with electrical systems in large-scale manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
  • Exellent understanding of electrical standards, safety systems, and Irish regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 0949003979 or email: lmulligan@careerwise.ieCareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)** Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.**

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