Electrical Site Engineer

Talent Acquisition Lead @ Ethos Engineering | Business Administration

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About the Role

Ethos Engineering is looking for a technically skilled and motivated Electrical Site Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of high-profile projects across Ireland and EMEA. This role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background who thrives in a site-based environment and is eager to work on a diverse range of projects including data centres, commercial builds, industrial developments, and fit-outs.

You'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality electrical installations that align with design intent, safety standards, and project timelines. Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential, as this role will involve working across multiple sites throughout Ireland and potentially Europe.

About You

• Degree qualified or certified in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in electrical site engineering, preferably within building services
• Strong understanding of electrical systems: LV/MV distribution, emergency lighting, cable containment, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Confident communicator with excellent coordination and reporting skills
• Detail-focused, organised, and able to manage deadlines on active construction sites
• A proactive mindset and strong problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across project sites in Ireland and EMEA

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Quality Oversight

• Review and interpret electrical design drawings, specifications, and installation benchmarks
• Attend FATs and witness testing to ensure products meet technical requirements
• Carry out system walkdowns, snagging inspections, and maintain snag/defect lists
• Check all electrical installations align with design intent, safety codes, and industry best practice
• Oversee QA/QC of electrical packages, including LV/MV systems, emergency lighting, fire alarm, security systems, and containment

Site Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with electrical contractors, subcontractors, and commissioning teams
• Maintain a detailed site diary, record progress, and escalate risks or issues to project leads
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure timely reporting to project planners and managers
• Use tools like ProCore and Zutec for documentation, variation orders, and compliance uploads
• Ensure site documentation, records, and installation drawings are up to date and accurate
• Adhere to and enforce Health & Safety regulations across all site activities
• Support the site safety manager in implementing safe systems of work
• Develop strong professional relationships with site personnel and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to team development and continuous improvement across project delivery

Flexible working times

20 Days holidays up to 25 days

Pension Scheme

Working travel out-of-pocket expenses

Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme

Regular training/mentoring / further college support

Support for Chartership

Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company

Paid Statutory Leaves

Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations

Gym / Fitness membership

Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something 'WoW' to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Ethos, our vision is to:

"Be the company people want to work with, and for"

Values

Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.

Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert. Should Ethos require assistance with this posting, you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Construction

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