Job Description

Resident Engineer(RE) and Senior Resident Engineers(SRE) – Electrical

Tetra Tech are looking for Resident Engineer(RE) and Senior Resident Engineers(SRE) – Electrical. Help deliver essential water infrastructure across Ireland. Join a team delivering major water utility projects that make a tangible difference to communities and clients. We are looking for Electrical Res and SREs to support site-based teams across the East, South East, South West and North West regions of the Republic of Ireland.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

This is a site-focused role supporting the delivery of major above and below ground water infrastructure projects. You will monitor electrical works on site, check compliance with contract requirements and safety legislation, and help ensure quality, progress and records are maintained to a high standard. The work will involve regular interaction with contractors, site teams, project managers and other technical specialists, with a strong emphasis on reporting, coordination and safe delivery. Projects will vary in scale and complexity, typically involving important operational water assets and multidisciplinary teams.

Your Impact in this Position

In the short term, you will build trusted relationships on site and help maintain safe, compliant and well-documented delivery. In the medium term, you will play a key part in resolving technical issues, improving coordination and contributing to successful project outcomes. Longer term, this role offers the opportunity to develop your experience across significant water infrastructure programmes, strengthen your technical leadership, and progress within a professional environment that supports growth, learning and responsibility.

Core Capabilities

Electrical Site Engineering Expertise

• Strong practical experience in electrical engineering on construction or utility projects, with the ability to interpret contract documents, review works in progress and support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, construction regulations and safe systems of work, with the confidence to monitor contractor performance and escalate issues where required.

Technical Reporting and Record Keeping

• The ability to produce clear, accurate and well-structured reports, maintain robust site records and communicate progress, risks and issues in a professional manner.

Stakeholder Communication and Teamwork

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within diverse multidisciplinary teams and build positive working relationships with contractors, clients and colleagues.

Problem Solving and Delivery Focus

• A proactive and accountable approach, with sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to identify issues, assess information and recommend practical solutions that support project delivery.

Qualifications and Training

Essential; A Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering is required, together with at least seven years’(for RE roles) and 10 years’ (for SRE roles), relevant post-graduate experience in engineering, including site works supervision and monitoring of safe working practices.

Desirable; Knowledge of Public Works and FIDIC forms of contract would be beneficial, as would contractor design review experience and advanced MS Excel skills. Experience on water sector projects is desirable, and experience of pipeline or treatment plant work would be an advantage. You should hold a clean driving licence and current SafePass, Managing Safely in Construction and Manual Handling certification.

Working Environment

These are site-based roles across the East, South East, South West and North West regions of the Republic of Ireland. The position is primarily onsite, with expected attendance aligned to project and site requirements.

If you want to contribute to essential infrastructure and work on projects with lasting impact, this is an opportunity to do just that.

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Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.