Electrical Engineer

Ward
and Burke Construction Ltd is offering
placements for 2027 as part of the University of Galway's Industry Work
Placement Programme.

Placements
will be based on live project sites or offices across Ireland, with students
contributing to the planning, execution,
and delivery of large-scale infrastructure works.

Placement students
will be fully embedded within
project delivery teams and involved
in the day-to-day operations of live construction sites or design
offices. Responsibilities will vary depending on discipline but may include:

For Electrical Engineering students:

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Assisting with the design,
coordination, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems
on water, wastewater, and
civil infrastructure projects.

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Supporting site engineers and project managers in the delivery of electrical works in accordance with project specifications, drawings,
and programme requirements.

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Preparing electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules, and technical documentation.

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Assisting with the inspection and quality assurance
of electrical installations to ensure compliance with project and
regulatory requirements.

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Supporting testing,
commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for electrical equipment and control systems.

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Coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project
teams to ensure
the timely delivery of electrical works.

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Assisting with the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and project documentation.

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Monitoring progress
on site and contributing to project reporting, planning, and scheduling activities.

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Supporting the implementation of health, safety,
quality, and environmental standards on construction sites.

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Gaining exposure to power distribution systems,
motor control centres
(MCCs), instrumentation, process control systems, and SCADA
applications used within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

·        
Participating in site meetings
and project reviews
while developing professional engineering and communication skills.

Additional Placement
Learning Opportunities

During the placement, students
will have the opportunity to:

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Work alongside experienced electrical, mechanical, process, and civil engineering professionals.

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Gain hands-on experience in live construction and commissioning environments.

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Develop an understanding of
project delivery from design through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

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Build technical, project management, and problem-solving skills in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

·        
Contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

All students will be expected
to work collaboratively within diverse site teams, demonstrate initiative, and contribute to the safe and efficient
delivery of complex engineering projects.