Junior Project Engineer

Junior Project Engineer (EV Charging Infrastructure and Alternative Fuels) - Dublin TunnelOffice/Project Location: Dublin Employment Type: 12 Month Renewable ContractWork Location: Office Based / HybridPay: Hourly Rate €25 - €35 per hourExperience: 5+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredThe Junior Project Engineer will report to Senior Technical Project Manager in delivering the services to the client.The individual will work as part of a small core team, drawing on specialists and experts from various disciplines as required from within Jacobs. The role will primarily provide assistance to the Senior Technical Project Manager, as well as assistance with other tasks for the other core team members. The individual will ideally have 5+ years’ experience, preferably in electrical power or energy engineering, or other relevant discipline for transportation systems. Excellent written communication skills, proficiency in engineering design software and general office software are essential, and a good understanding of project management techniques would be helpful. Some experience in a contract administration role, ideally in the highway, transportation or construction industries would be preferred. They must be able to work effectively as part of a focused team with tight delivery commitments, working with 3rd Parties, Clients and Internal Teams. The Project involves the provision of technical advice and other services to support the client’s requirements in connection with electrical vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) and alternative fuels (AF) infrastructure. These requirements are driven by the applicable national and EU regulations and good practise. It also involves the provision of contract administration services under the core contract. The services provided include the following: I. Providing electrical, civil and services preliminary design advice in relation to EVCI at the client’s Motorway Service Areas (MSAs), including EV charging equipment, layouts, drainage, ducting, parking bays, access roads and footways; II. Preliminary assessments and scheme design of options available to the client in relation to EVCI installations and upgrades; III. Carrying out research into EVCI and AF technology and providing current and informed advice to the client; IV. Studying of ESB Networks electricity grid capacity data to advise the client on potential electricity supply issues at their MSA sites; V. Promoting and monitoring energy optimisation initiatives with the operators of the client’s MSAs and other sites. VI. Providing information in support of planning applications for EVCI installations and upgrades; VII. Administration and monitoring of service contracts including checking of key documentation deliverables and the carrying out of periodic audits and checks on existing tunnel and motorway service area facility systems and operations; andVIII. Additional ad hoc advice as may be required in relation to the services provision.Requirements:A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in electrical power or energy engineering, or other relevant discipline for transportation systems.5 years’ post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural or energy projects.Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on electrical/mechanical systems projects and in the design and operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.Good team player. Analytical, numerate and self-motivated. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills. Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment.Full Irish driving licence. Excellent understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word.Benefits:Contract rate €25 - €35 per hour12 month renewable contract Contact:Aaron Behan is the consultant managing this positionIf you are a Project Engineer and are interested in roles based in North Dublin, you can contact Aaron by e-mail at aaron@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Project Engineers in Dublin.Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredtagciv