Graduate Engineer – Electrical Engineer at Egis in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Company: Egis
- Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
Overview
As a Graduate Engineer, you will join our structured Graduate Programme, designed to accelerate your professional development and provide exposure to some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, focusing on Energy and Sustainable Projects
Job description
- As a Graduate Engineer, you will join our structured Graduate Programme, designed to accelerate your professional development and provide exposure to some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, focusing on Energy and Sustainable Projects
- You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience in design, construction, and delivery phases. Rotations will allow you to explore different disciplines and understand the full lifecycle of major projects.
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
Requirements
- Good understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including three-phase power systems, transformers, electrical machines, protection and electrical safety.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics and technical data.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and work to agreed deadlines.
- Willingness to undertake site visits and travel as required.
- Level 8 Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering (minimum 2.1) from an accredited institution.
- Level 9 postgraduate qualification in Electrical Power Systems, Renewable Energy or Energy Systems Engineering would be advantageous.
- Degree meeting, or capable of meeting, the academic requirements for progression toward Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional institution.
- Internship, placement or project experience within an engineering consultancy, utility, contractor, developer or power-sector organisation.
- Exposure to wind, solar PV, BESS, substations or transmission/distribution projects.
- Understanding of MV/HV systems, including cables, transformers, switchgear, protection and earthing.
- Familiarity with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD or similar power-system software.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and electrical layout or SLD preparation.
- Exposure to load-flow, short-circuit, cable-sizing or protection studies.
- Awareness of EirGrid, ESB Networks and the Irish grid-connection environment.
- Awareness of IEC/EN electrical standards.
- A full Driving Licience is required
Skills
Required
- Full Driving Licence
About Egis
We are proud to take an active part in shaping Ireland’s future. To work with the government, clients and communities to plan, build and sustain infrastructure that will advance and enhance the Irish way of life. The Egis team have been active in Ireland since 1959, evolving and expanding over time into a company that offers an end-to-end service; planning, designing and operating smart cities, active travel systems, water and energy infrastructure, buildings and structures. In 2023 JB Barry and Partners was welcomed into Egis, bringing our award-winning team to almost 600 members across 16 offices nationwide. Our Team includes designers, engineers, surveyors, project managers, technologists, geo-technical and environmental teams, asset and maintenance managers and quantity surveyors all working together We work in partnership with public sector clients and private companies both at home and internationally, and we are committed to supporting the government in realising their climate, infrastructural and societal goals as part of Project Ireland 2040 Smart cities Large Scale Residential and Commercial Buildings Water & Wastewater Our key areas of expertise in Civil include Rail & Urban transit Active travel Roads and bridges Water & Wastewater Smart cities Energy Consulting and Operations