Electrical Process Engineer

Electrical Process Engineer

Our client is seeking an Electrical Process Engineer to join their growing engineering team based in Kilkenny, delivering complex industrial projects across the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and medical device sectors. The role is primarily office-based in Kilkenny but will require regular travel to client sites across Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value turnkey process projects from concept through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will bring strong electrical engineering expertise, a solid understanding of process systems and the ability to work closely with process, mechanical and automation teams in regulated industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope of process projects from initial design through to commissioning, qualification and client handover.
• Design power and control systems for process equipment, including MCCs, VSDs, distribution boards and field instrumentation.
• Prepare and review electrical design documentation including single-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, load lists and equipment layouts.
• Review P&IDs and process specifications to define electrical and instrumentation requirements.
• Specify and manage the procurement of electrical equipment, motors, drives, switchgear and instrumentation.
• Work with process and automation engineers to integrate electrical systems with control systems and process lines.
• Supervise electrical installation on site, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety standards and programme.
• Lead commissioning activities including loop checks, motor rotation tests, troubleshooting, FAT/SAT and support for IQ/OQ.
• Identify opportunities to improve process reliability, energy efficiency and equipment uptime.
• Ensure compliance with Irish and European electrical standards, hazardous area (ATEX) requirements where applicable, and GMP and quality requirements.
• Act as the primary electrical contact for clients, attending meetings, providing technical support and managing project variations.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an electrical, process or project engineering role in an industrial setting.
• Proven experience delivering electrical scope on pharmaceutical, manufacturing, food & beverage or medical device process projects.
• Strong knowledge of motor control, VSDs, power distribution and process instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and process documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and European electrical regulations and standards including ETCI and IEC requirements.
• Experience with commissioning and qualification in a GMP environment.
• ATEX or hazardous area experience is an advantage.
• Full clean Irish driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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