Graduate Electrical Engineer

ORS Consulting (ORS)

Graduate Electrical Engineer in Mechanical & Electrical Team supporting design and delivery of electrical building services. Engaging with diverse projects in commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the design and delivery of electrical building services for a diverse range of commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and industrial projects.
Support the production of electrical drawings, layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD and Revit.
Carry out electrical engineering calculations, including lighting, cable sizing, load assessments, and other design calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist in the design of power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm, containment, and other building services systems.
Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary design teams to coordinate designs and ensure successful project delivery.
Attend design team meetings, site surveys, inspections, and construction progress meetings to develop practical engineering experience.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules, and other project documentation.
Assist with reviewing contractor submissions, technical queries, and site inspections during the construction phase.
Ensure designs are developed in accordance with Irish Building Regulations, relevant industry standards, client requirements, and company quality procedures.
Take ownership of your professional development by actively participating in mentoring, technical training, and continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong technical aptitude with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in electrical building services design.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous professional development.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Previous placement, internship, or work experience within a building services consultancy, M&E contractor, or electrical engineering environment (desirable).
An understanding of electrical building services design principles, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm systems (desirable).
Awareness of Irish Building Regulations and relevant electrical design standards, including IS 10101, IS 3217, and IS 3218 (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join our award winning Graduate Program
Competitive salary
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
Work from abroad
Flexible working hours
Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
Company and birthday annual leave days
Death in Service benefit
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
Talent Development Programmes
Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical Engineering CalculationsLighting DesignCable SizingLoad AssessmentsTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganisational Skills