Project Engineer

Our client, Irelands largest privately operated EV charging network is looking to hire a Project Engineer to join their team in various locations around Ireland. (Dublin, Kilkenny, and Leitrim)

Salary Negotiable; benefits include EV car and home charger

Overview:

• Supporting projects from inception to completion
• Collaborating with the sales team to provide technical guidance to clients
• Conducting cost estimations for EV charging infrastructure projects
• Building supply chain partners in the Republic of Ireland (ROI)
• Conduct site assessments, collaborate on proposal development, maintain documentation, engage with customers, and work closely with internal teams to ensure technically sound solutions
• Survey, cost and manage installations along with the necessary supply chain partners to deliver high quality EV charging across ROI

Key Skills Required:

Technical Expertise:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of our EV charging solutions and associated technologies
• Electrical knowledge of distribution systems, cabling, routing, protective devices, and installation methods
• Understanding of civil engineering is advantageous

Cost Estimation:

• Conduct comprehensive cost estimations for EV charging infrastructure projects, including equipment, and ongoing operational costs
• Analyse project requirements and provide accurate cost breakdowns to support the sales team in creating competitive proposals
• Work with subcontractors to obtain project costs and to mobilise on projects

Site Assessment:

• Conduct site surveys to assess the feasibility of EV charging installations
• Identify potential challenges and recommend solutions to ensure successful project deployments

Proposal Development:

• Collaborate with the sales team to create compelling proposals that incorporate technical details and accurate cost estimations
• Ensure proposals align with client budgets and objectives

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of all pre-sale's activities, including site survey reports and cost analyses
• Generate reports to track and analyse sales and project progress

Customer Engagement:

• Engage with potential customers to understand their needs and objectives, addressing their technical questions and concerns
• Attend client meetings and presentations to provide technical insights

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales and project managers, to ensure that project requirements are met, and solutions are technically sound
• Assist in developing product and solution enhancements based on customer feedback

Mobilisation

• Control the project from inception to completion, including mobilising contractors for each project
• Ensure total project oversight during the construction phase, acting as the company's on site project lead
• Produce project progress reports

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with the uptime and maintenance of the EV network

Essential Qualifications / Experience

• Time served electrician (18th edition) with strong civil engineering knowledge, proven experience in a technical pre-sales or estimator role, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software.
• Proven experience in a technical pre-sales or estimator role in a relevant industry.
• Technical knowledge of charging infrastructure and associated technologies.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering practices and methods.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for accurate cost estimations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for cost estimation and project management

If this is something you would be interested in please send your CV in confidence to