Electrical Graduate Engineer

Overview:

Location: Head Office, Grannagh, Co. Waterford

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading beef and lamb processing companies with locations across Ireland, UK, and continental Europe employing over 8,000 employees.

We are looking for a Graduate Electrical Project Engineer to work as part of the wider Engineering team.

The succesful candidate will support electrical and automation-related projects across Dawn Meats’ Group. This role offers hands-on exposure to industrial electrical systems, building services, production line upgrades, and site-based engineering projects, while developing strong project engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

As part of the wider Engineering team, the Electrical Graduate Engineer will be involved in:

• Assisting in the design, implementation, commissioning, and handover of electrical and electrical services projects
• Supporting multi-disciplinary engineering projects including production line upgrades, utilities, and building services
• Coordinating electrical elements of projects across multiple production sites for the duration of project lifecycles
• Applying company project management procedures and SOPs to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Assisting with the preparation of User Requirement Specifications (URS), tender documentation, and technical evaluations
• Supporting contractor management and site supervision during installation and commissioning phases
• Participating in verification, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems to site teams
• Supporting the development and tracking of project budgets and timelines
• Providing technical electrical support to production, maintenance, and site engineering teams
• Contributing to the Engineering department’s continuous improvement initiatives and energy-efficiency projects

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• A strong interest in industrial electrical systems, automation, and project engineering
• An understanding of electrical distribution systems, control panels, motors, drives, and instrumentation (desirable)
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project is an advantage
• Awareness of AutoCAD or similar electrical design software
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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