Project Engineer

Background : Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. Project Engineer (Water) Location : Co Kilkenny & Midlands (Westmeath, Longford and Roscommon) Duration : Permanent Work Hours / Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm Overview of the Role : The successful candidate will work with the Project Manager in coordinating the process / mechanical / civil / structural / electrical work associated with various Water and Wastewater Treatment contracts, nationwide, with varying complexity, in both municipal and industrial sectors. The Project Engineer will have responsibility for assisting in the design development of the water and wastewater treatment contracts from early design / concept stage through to detailed design stage and onto delivery stage. Coordinating with our internal design departments (mechanical, electrical, process & automation), our sub-consultants (civil, structural, ecological etc) and client liaison during the entire design development process. Undertaking design tasks. Assisting in the preparation of delivery documentation for client submissions including technical submissions, managing sub-consultant submissions (incl planning), preparing regulatory Health & Safety documentation, detailed design packages, tendering documentation and construction design packages. During delivery stage the Project Engineer will liaise with design teams and suppliers, manage subcontractors, installation personnel and commissioning teams to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Ensure, all equipment is sized, procured, delivered, installed, tested and ultimately commissioned in accordance with contractual requirements. Day to Day of the Role : Take ownership of delegated projects and project issues Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract for all assigned projects Evaluation of Client Specifications Communicate with the Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub-Consultants during the execution of the project Communicate with engineering team, getting involved in the final design, equipment selection and procurement activities Liaise with Clients and Client Representatives Organising, co-coordinating and managing design activities Organising, co-coordinating and managing H&S requirements while liaising with H&S Manager to ensure that all H&S requirements are satisfied; Managing the project within defined budgets and programme Thorough monitoring and control of the project and adherence to the project brief and programme; Anticipate risks and manage opportunities; Apply procedures in place related to contract execution Required Skills for the Role : At Least NFQ Level 7 degree in Mechanical Engineering and / or Hydraulic Engineering and / or Civil Engineering and / or Environmental Science and / or Environmental Engineering or similar Engineering discipline. Practical experience in being part of a design team from initial stages to delivery stage Managing design / site activities including team co-coordination Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate design / site activities Practical site experience a desirable Experience in the execution of water / wastewater engineering projects is desirable IT skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point Good organisational and time management skills Self-motivated Strong communication and writing skills Please note : If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining green card permits ,work permits, spousal / dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Skills : Project Engineering Water