Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater
Location: Co. Carlow
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: €55,000–€60,000 DOE
Holidays: 25 days annual leave

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking to grow your career in the water industry?
Our client, a well-established engineering company in Co. Carlow, is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver key water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to handover.

You’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle – combining office-based work with regular site visits – and working closely with Project Managers, clients, suppliers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects through design, procurement, administration and handover

• Develop preliminary designs, design drawings, technical reports and calculations

• Understand and manage all contractual obligations for assigned projects

• Review and evaluate client specifications; liaise with clients and their representatives

• Provide technical and project support to the Project Manager

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, ensuring full compliance with specifications

• Prepare technical submissions and reports for client approval

• Generate and monitor contract programmes of work; update progress against programme

• Plan and schedule resources and subcontractors to meet project deadlines

• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments

• Implement project quality control procedures

• Track project finances and report on costs

• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and Client Project/Resident Engineers

• Carry out site surveys and generate work packages

• Maintain and update Site Safety Files in line with HSA regulations

• Attend site for safety audits and project supervision

• Update construction drawings with vendor packages (AutoCAD)

• Manage document control for all aspects of the contract

• Maintain variation and change order logs

• Compile O&M manuals

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience in a Project Engineer role

• Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry (highly desirable)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, including updating construction drawings and coordinating between vendors and contractors

• Knowledge and experience of plant design, construction and commissioning

• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors on live projects

• Strong technical, delivery and commercial skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive, practical and flexible approach; able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to meet business objectives

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time role with a well-established company in the water industry

• Competitive salary: €55,000–€60,000 DOE

• 25 days annual leave per year

• Varied role with a mix of office-based work (Co. Carlow) and site visits

How to Apply

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV via Indeed.
The Crewit Resourcing team will be in touch with suitable candidates to discuss the role in more detail.