Senior / Principal Engineer – Renewables

Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin
Sector: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer – Renewables to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar farms and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will contribute to projects across design, independent checking, Design & Build and Owner’s Engineer services.

The role offers strong opportunities for professional development and progression towards Associate and Director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Prepare engineering designs, technical reports and tender documentation.
• Plan and coordinate design activities with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior and senior engineering staff.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and technical specialists.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, stakeholders and subconsultants.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, Health & Safety requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support project delivery from design through to construction.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute to the continued development of renewable energy services.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 8 years’ postgraduate experience for Senior level or 12 years for Principal level.
• Strong experience in infrastructure design and project delivery in Ireland or the UK.
• Experience in renewable energy projects is advantageous.
• Design & Build experience would be beneficial.
• Proven multidisciplinary design management experience.
• Strong client, stakeholder and subconsultant engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical abilities.
• Flexible, collaborative and able to work effectively within a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects.
• Exposure to wind, solar and BESS developments.
• Senior technical and project responsibilities.
• Strong career progression towards Associate and Director positions.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.