
Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: August 24, 2025
Due to continued expansion, RPS, a Tetra Tech company, are looking to recruit Senior Electrical Building Services Engineers to our M&E business in Ireland. About The Team We specialise in the design, installation and inspection of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions and have delivered schemes across all property sectors including education, healthcare, industrial, residential, commercial and retail. This is a hybrid role with offices available in Dublin, Galway, and Cork . RPS, a Tetra Tech Company In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation. We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career. Your Impact Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.About The Role
- Design of electrical building services and infrastructure
- Tendering and Coordination of design activities in conjunction with project design teams.
- Management and mentoring of Junior staff.
- Acting as key RPS contact with Clients and other Design Team members
- Preparation of fee proposals, and management of fees.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have minimum Level 8 qualifications in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent such as Energy or Building Services)
- Chartered Engineer status(or clear pathway towards achieving same)
Knowledge Skills & Experience
- Strong technical ability in all aspects of Electrical Engineering Services & Design
- A proven track record of success, ideally in a design consultancy environment
- Knowledge & experience of current Electrical Design standards
- Experience in AutoCAD, Revit and MS Office Suite Software, and also specialist electrical design software packages (e.g Amtech, Dialux )
- Experience of client, vendor, and contractor, interaction and management.
- A good communicator with the ability to work well with others in a multifunctional project team.
- Excellent level of attention to detail.
DutiesDuties Include but are not limited to:
- Lead Engineering Design on Projects as part of an integrated project team.
- Design and specification of Electrical Engineering Solutions to current regulations and design standards.
- Working directly with clients and project engineers to lead technical solutions.
- Lead Pre-Construction Engineering activities and the production of information including, design development, construction details, services coordination, technical submittals, sub-contracts, etc.
- Provide off site technical support to construction teams on projects.
- Assist with preparation of fee proposals for private and public clients
- Assist with resource and fee management
What is in it for you? We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects. Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
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