Description
An electrical engineer’s responsibility is to design and maintain electrical systems on offshore platforms and vessels. They will produce circuit diagrams of the site during the development and project management phases of an offshore wind farm. They will also lead installation of the system ensuring it meets safety regulations.
Lifecycle stages
Development and project management, manufacturing and installation.
Typical employer
EPCI, specialist contractor or specialist consultancy.
Place of work
Office.
Typical working pattern
Full-time.
Education, training and qualifications
Minimum NFQ level 7 in electrical or electronic engineering. Qualified electricians (NFQ level 6) can complete a two-year apprenticeship in industrial electrical engineering and attain NFQ level 7 qualifications.
NFQ level 9 in electrical engineering is required to achieve the status of chartered engineer for senior roles.
Typical entry position & transferable sectors
Entry roles can include a graduate or junior electrical engineer.
Career possibilities
Electrical engineers can progress on as a senior or principal electrical engineer.
Full time salary estimate
€35,000-€80,000 per year, depending on experience. This salary range is for this specific role.
