Location: Charleville, Co Cork
Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Reports To: Programme Manager
Position Overview
An experienced, qualified electrician is sought for an office-based technical assurance role, reviewing electrical submissions before they are uploaded to the Uisce Éireann portal. The focus is on technical correctness, compliance, and practical constructability — not site delivery. The role is ideally suited to someone with strong hands-on site experience who is looking to step back from full-time field work into a stable, office-based technical position.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Review of Electrical Submissions
- Review electrical documentation prepared by site teams prior to submission to Uisce Éireann.
- Ensure all submissions are technically sound, complete, and consistent with expected electrical standards and good engineering practice.
- Identify issues that could cause delays, non-compliances, or rejections at UE stage before they reach the portal.
Panel and Electrical System Review
- Carry out detailed reviews of electrical panels and associated systems from a technical and safety perspective.
- Flag issues, errors, or inconsistencies in documentation before submission.
Technical Back-Up to Site Personnel
- Act as a technical back-up to site crews, talking them through issues encountered on site.
- Advise on electrical matters where required, drawing on hands-on electrical experience.
- Provide a single point of escalation for technical electrical questions from field teams.
Office-Based Collaboration
- Work alongside existing office staff involved in work order dispatching and administration.
- Maintain a clear focus on technical assurance rather than administration.
Minimum Requirements
- Time-served, fully qualified electrician with formal electrical qualifications.
- Significant hands-on site experience as a working electrician.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish electrical standards and Safe Electric inspection requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and schematics.
- Capable of independently assessing electrical work and designs.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior experience working on Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) projects or other utility infrastructure programmes.
- Experience with MCC electrical panels and water/wastewater treatment plant electrical systems.
- Familiarity with electrical inspection and test documentation.
- Exposure to quality assurance or technical review work.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to spot real-world issues in documentation.
- Practical, problem-solving mindset shaped by hands-on site experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain electrical issues to non-electrical colleagues.
- Comfortable working independently in an office environment.
- Sound judgement on what is realistic and constructable on site.
Who This Role Is For
This position is specifically suited to an experienced site electrician looking to wind down from full-time field work and move into a stable, office-based technical role. Site experience is the asset — the role uses your years of practical knowledge to catch issues before they reach the client.
Compensation & Conditions
The position is full-time and permanent. Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. Office-based with occasional site liaison as required.