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Start here, grow here!

At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team operating across the globe; with approximately 600 water experts sitting in our UK and Ireland offices. We are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we're on the lookout for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join us.

Our Ireland Water Team are leading the way in delivering the most critical water infrastructure projects across the country through major national programmes for Uisce Éireann (Irish Water). AECOM is proud to have been supporting Uisce Eireann since the inception of its Resident Engineer programme seven years ago and are currently on the lookout for Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineers (Senior M&E REs, M&E REs & Assistant M&E REs) to increase our existing team and support the delivery of Uisce Eireann’s Capital Investment Plan.

As a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer you will work with Uisce Éireann framework providers to ensure each project is constructed to the specified quality standards. The work will involve major water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including new water and wastewater treatment plants and upgrades, pumping stations, National Generator programme, Electrical Upgrade programme and capital Maintenance projects across all counties in the Republic of Ireland.

Reflecting Uisce Éireann and AECOM’s commitment to safety as a core value, you will be an ambassador for safety in this role. You will proactively improve the safety culture and implement all safety policies and standards on the construction projects.

Responsibilities include:

Specialise in Mechanical & Electrical elements of the works.
Lead the delivery of site-based infrastructure projects on behalf of Uisce Éireann, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, environmental, programme, and cost requirements.
Review and monitor contractor documentation and performance, including MEICA design submissions, RAMS, quality plans, FDS, commissioning plans and adherence to contractual obligations.
Supervise MEICA construction activities, undertake safety reviews, and quality audits, ensuring works are completed safely in accordance with equipment specifications and approved proposals.
Monitor commissioning works, including FAT, SAT testing, system testing, process proving and compliance with contractual performance guarantees.
Administer commercial aspects of contracts, including assessment of interim and final accounts, variations, claims, and contractor performance against KPIs.
Develop and maintain effective communication with the Project Team, Employer’s Representative, Local Authorities, utility providers, landowners, and the public to ensure coordinated project delivery.

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Experience in the site supervision of MEICA works.
Experience working on major infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants and upgrades, pumping stations, generators, instrumentation and control systems.
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, regulatory compliance, safety auditing and RAMS review.
Working knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC, and experience in the assessment of Contractor claims and payment applications.
Experience in reviewing design submissions, PFDs, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, FDS, Control philosophies and commissioning plans and participation in Project Workshops.
Familiarity with Quality Assurance Systems.
Able to travel to site.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: Dublin

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited

Business Line: Water

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza

M&E Resident Engineers

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