Senior E&I Design Engineer

E&I Design Engineer - Industrial Fire Systems Limerick City Hybrid

The Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer will support the delivery of high-quality Fire & Life Safety System solutions for clients primarily within life sciences, pharmaceutical, high tech manufacturing, and utilities sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in Fire Systems, Gas Detection, or Life Safety Systems design.

Meet the Employer

Headquartered in Limerick, my client has a great work environment and is continuously expanding in the pharma, med device, high tech and utility sectors. Delivering electrical and instrumentation solutions to multinational clients nationwide, feedback from engineers placed with the business highlights a strong team culture, technical environment, and career development opportunities.

The Role

The E&I Design Engineer - Fire & Life Safety Systems will be responsible for engineering design, technical documentation, and design phase support across complex industrial projects. This design led role is suited to an experienced E&I Engineer with strong fire systems knowledge, compliance awareness, and structured documentation skills. Projects are typically delivered within regulated environments where safety, compliance, and documentation quality are critical.

Key Responsibilities Design & Engineering

• Design fire detection and fire alarm systems in compliance with I.S. 3218:2024, EN standards, and client requirements
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation including:
  • System layouts and architectures
  • Wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Cable schedules, I/O lists, and instrument indexes
  • Cause & Effect matrices and system narratives
• Support integration with gas detection, suppression systems, BMS, and related control systems
• Review tender documents, specifications, and design criteria to develop compliant and buildable solutions
• Resolve technical and interface challenges using sound engineering judgement

Project & Technical Support

• Provide technical support to Project Managers, commissioning teams, site engineers, and vendors
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and compliance activities
• Respond to RFIs and technical queries during project execution
• Participate in client and internal design reviews
• Support change control and design revisions throughout projects

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and review engineering documentation including RAMS, risk assessments, commissioning packs, and as built drawings
• Compile O&M manuals and final handover documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, client, and internal quality standards
• Maintain strong document control and traceability throughout the project lifecycle

Required Experience & Qualifications Essential

• Degree, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or E&I Engineering
• Experience designing industrial equipment, ideally fire alarm & fire detection systems
• Strong knowledge of I.S. 3218:2024 and related standards
• Experience producing structured engineering documentation
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams

Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, semiconductor, or high tech manufacturing sectors
• Knowledge of VESDA, suppression systems, gas detection, or integrated life safety systems
• Familiarity with BMS, PLCs, or regulated project environments

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving capability
• Methodical and detail oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple design packages simultaneously
• Professional communication skills with clients and internal teams
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and regulated environments

The Environment

• Hybrid working model with 2 3 days from home
• Exposure to complex industrial life safety projects
• Structured engineering environment with strong technical governance
• Ongoing professional development and standards based training
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced engineering team