Energy and Sustainability Design Engineer

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency, helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. In 2023 we welcomed JB Barry & Partners into Egis in Ireland bringing our team to almost 600 people across 16 offices nationwide. Our team manages projects during the whole life-cycle and our emphasis is on sustainability, social impact and innovation. We work with national and local government and state agencies as well as the private sector.

• Carry out site assessments for renewable energy generation projects, including solar, wind, hydro, and biogas, evaluating site conditions, resource availability, and potential constraints to determine project feasibility.
• Write technical reports to a high standard, producing comprehensive documentation such as feasibility studies, performance assessments, and compliance reports tailored to client and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct energy audits to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable solutions to improve energy performance and reduce environmental impact.
• Undertake design calculations and reporting independently, performing detailed system sizing, energy modelling, and cost analysis with a strong focus project program and budget.
• Participate in client and internal meetings as part of the energy team, presenting technical findings, providing updates, and collaborating on design solutions to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to produce planning documents and submit planning applications, coordinating inputs from environmental consultants, engineers, and planners to prepare thorough and compliant applications.
• Supervise junior team members and review work items, providing mentorship, ensuring quality standards are met, and fostering professional development within the team.

Essential:

• Hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications), or equivalent professional qualification, in civil, mechanical, electrical or energy engineering as applicable to the role.
• Have at least 5 years' relevant experience in engineering consultancy (with energy related projects) or energy management.
• Experience in Energy Auditing, Energy Efficient Design, Renewable Energy Feasibility and Design, Planning Applications.
• Experience administering contracts using both the Public Works and FIDIC Contracts.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of BIM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Full driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in renewable energy projects including Solar PV, Wind, Hydro and Biogas.
• Energy Auditing experience of industrial sites, ISO50001 & Si 426.
• Energy Efficient Design for MEICA and Building upgrade works.
• Project Management/Contract Management experience.
• Feasibility assessments for renewable energy including cost benefit analysis.
• Site Surveys and Assessments.
• Experience in liaison with ESB and Grid Connections.
• Experience with water / wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience with software packages to design solar and wind generation.

As a graduate with the company you will work with an experienced team of engineers and technicians across all disciplines, you will also receive continuous on the job training and will benefit from our commitment to supporting our employee's development, this includes:

• Post-Graduate Qualifications: our staff are facilitated and financially supported in achieving relevant Post-Graduate Qualifications.
• Chartered Engineer Status: professional staff are encouraged and mentored to achieve Chartered Engineer status.
• Courses and Conferences: Attendance at relevant courses and technical conferences is encouraged and undertaken in a structured manner.
• The Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme: We are a fully accredited company and our current practices follow the CPD Protocol.

Location: This role will ideally be based in Dublin or Cork.
Position type: Permanent Role