Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Lead Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeItalyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
Experience with both low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, primarily in building services and data centre environments.
Knowledge and experience of current Design Guides, Codes of Practice, ETCI and/or BS7671 Regulations, Building Regulations, EN Standards, and IEC Standards.
Experience with Amtech, Dialux, Adobe Pro, Autodesk AutoCAD 2D, and Microsoft Office Suite software.
Experience interacting with and managing clients, vendors, and contractors.
At least seven years of significant project engineering experience, ideally in a construction environment.
A record of delivering electrical projects in commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data centre environments.
Commercial awareness.
Ability to walk down electrical systems to ensure compliance with specifications.
Experience developing technical submittals and completing technical reviews and assessments.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Record-keeping and administration skills.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Ability to plan and effectively manage projects.
Ability to solve problems analytically and act decisively.
A process-driven approach focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate technical design with onsite installation through successful commissioning, agreeing project activities with the Project Manager as the project progresses.
Review electrical designs to identify gaps, deviations, or contradictions in specifications.
Validate cable sizing and make recommendations as appropriate.
Ensure required technical assessments are completed and resolve technical issues without delay.
Compile and issue electrical technical submittals.
Manage submittals through approvals, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment, and verify received equipment.
Attend and record regular supply chain meetings to monitor progress against the construction programme.
Update and record progress in system trackers aligned with the construction schedule.
Review electrical installation with the BIM team to ensure constructibility and adequate space for equipment and cabling installation and maintenance.
Liaise with the design team and supply chain to ensure correct plant operation onsite and successful handover.
Complete electrical system walk-downs to confirm compliance with specifications and drawings.
Compile test packs, FTOPs, and O&Ms and submit them for approval.
Manage specialist vendors during commissioning to ensure timely completion of their work.
Deliver client training in line with the agreed training plan.
Lead engineering design and design management tasks on projects as part of an integrated project team.
Design and specify electrical engineering solutions in accordance with current regulations and design standards.
Work directly with clients and project engineers to define project requirements and develop technical solutions.
Develop and agree design processes and deliverables.
Lead pre-construction engineering activities and produce information including design development, construction details, services coordination, technical submittals, and sub-contracts.
Assist in continual improvement of the QA system and execute project reviews.
Provide technical support to estimating, procurement, commercial, marketing, and project bid teams.
Provide offsite technical support to project construction teams.
Mentor and coach junior engineers and graduates.

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose
As Senior Electrical Engineer based in Italy you will be responsible for the engineering activities on a specific construction project. The activities associated with the project will vary and will be agreed with the Project Manager on an ongoing basis. You will co-ordinate the technical design with the onsite installation through to the successful commissioning ensuring that the Kirby Group vision, mission & values are fulfilled.

Senior Electrical Engineer Responsibilities
In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:

Complete electrical design review to identify design gaps and deviations or contradictions in the specifications.
Validate cable sizing and make recommendations as appropriate.
Ensure that technical assessments are completed as required and technical issues are resolved without delay.
Compile and issue electrical technical submittals.
Manage submittals through the approvals process, track procurement and delivery of electrical equipment and complete the receipt verification process once the equipment is delivered.
Attend & record regular supply chain meetings to ensure that progress is monitored & maintained within the overall construction programme.
Update and record progress on system trackers which are fully aligned with the construction schedule.
Review the electrical installation with the BIM team to ensure the design is constructible and that there is adequate space for installation and maintenance of all equipment and cabling.
Liaise with the design team & supply chain to ensure correct operation of the plant on site & successful handover.
Complete electrical system walk-downs to ensure systems are compliant with specifications and drawings.
Compile test pack, FTOP’s and O&Ms and present for approval.
Manage specialist vendors during the commissioning process to ensure timely completion of their works.
Undertake client training in line with agreed training plan.
Lead Engineering Design and Design Management tasks on Projects as part of an integrated project team,
Strong technical ability in all aspects of Electrical Engineering Services & Design,
Proactive with a strong ability to work independently and without supervision,
Design and specification of Electrical Engineering Solutions to current regulations and design standards,
Working directly with clients and project engineers to define project requirements and develop technical solutions,
Develop and agree design processes and design deliverables,
Lead Pre-Construction Engineering activities and the production of information including, design development, construction details, services coordination, technical submittals, sub-contracts, etc,
Assist in the continual improvement of the QA System and execute project reviews,
Provide technical support to the estimating, procurement, commercial, marketing and project bid teams,
Provide off site technical support to construction teams on projects,

Necessary requirement of the Senior Electrical Engineer

3rd level Qualification in Electrical Engineering / Building Services Engineering.
Experience with both LV and MV systems primarily in building services and data centre environments.
Knowledge & experience of current Design Guides, Codes of Practice, ETCI and or BS7671 Regulations, Building Regulations, EN Standards and IEC Standards, etc,
Experience in Amtech, Dialux, Adobe Pro, Autodesk AutoCAD 2D and MS Office Suite Software,
Experience of client, vendor & contractor interaction & management,
Significant Project engineering experience of 7 years+ ideally in a construction environment.
Previous record of delivering Electrical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects)
Commercial Awareness
Capability of walking down electrical systems to ensure compliance with specification
Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures – knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses
The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities
Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
Excellent record keeper and administration skills
Leads and influences others.
Innovates and leads in electrical/technical activity and challenges.
Plans and effectively manages projects.
Solves problems analytically and acts decisively
Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

About the Company

Kirby Group Engineering

Mechanical and electrical contractor with HV/MV

Kirby Group Engineering delivers mechanical and electrical contracting and specialist high-voltage and medium-voltage design and construction for sectors such as data centers, life sciences, power and renewables, and industrial manufacturing. It handles end-to-end project delivery through an in-house team of about 1,900 professionals across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and South Africa, designing, engineering, building, testing and commissioning M&E systems and HV/MV networks. The company differentiates itself with a long track record since 1964, a large multi-country direct workforce, and strong values centered on PEOPLE, SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY and VALUE, including Platinum Investors in People accreditation. Its goal is to provide high-value, safe, high-quality projects with reliable delivery and customer value.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Ireland
Founded: 1964

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