Location/s: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick; IE
Recruiter contact: William Bates
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the Division
The Water Utilities Division is Mott MacDonald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. The work we do is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide a variety of services throughout the full project life cycle, from advisory services and feasibility studies to outline and detailed design. Together, we deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to our people.
Overview of the role
The Division is entering a period of significant growth aligned with AMP8 (2025–2030) investment needs. We are proud of our strong industry reputation, which is enabling us to expand our services and support a growing client base. To help meet this increasing demand, we are seeking Senior Electrical & Control Engineers to join our multidisciplinary water utilities team.
We work on a vast range of design projects covering, for example:
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Water treatment
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Water distribution and storage
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Wastewater networks & treatments
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Industrial process water
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Desalination
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Irrigation
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Hydropower
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Flood defence
We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. Provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work.
Our clients include many UK water utility companies, Uisce Éireann, and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK, Ireland and overseas.
You will undertake a wide range of Electrical & control tasks, typically including:
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Electrical power distribution design (LV and HV)
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Control system design
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Design and specification of communications networks and SCADA
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Specifying renewable and back-up generation systems
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Developing plant layouts
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Cabling and installation design
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Instrumentation selection
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Writing system control strategies
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Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
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Providing mentoring to other electrical engineers, you will be responsible for developing and checking designs and providing technical direction to projects
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Using your experience and expertise you will ensure that designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
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You will ensure the integration of the electrical & control design with that of other disciplines
You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work. There are opportunities to develop your career in the direction of people management, commercial success, or technical excellence, depending on your strengths and interests.
Candidate specification
Essential:
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Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
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Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or an equivalent body
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Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
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Good verbal and written communication skills in English
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Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
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Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
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Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes
Desirable:
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Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
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Interest in digital innovation in design processes
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- Flexible working
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Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
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Competitive annual leave
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An annual professional institution subscription
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Life insurance
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Income continuance
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Enhanced Paternity leave
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Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
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Cycle to work scheme
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Travel TaxSaver tickets
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Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
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Mentoring and support for career development and progression
Employee Ownership
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Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
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Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
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As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
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Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
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For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
