Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer Contract Duration/Type:Permanent Location:Grangecastle, Clondalkin, Dublin Hybrid/Onsite:Onsite Overview of the role; We are seeking a highly motivated Energy & Utilities Engineer to support and enhance our ISO 50001 Energy Management System while contributing to the day-to-day management and optimization of site utilities. This role combines traditional utilities engineering with modern digital energy management practices, including data analytics, automation, and AI-driven performance optimisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, improving energy performance, managing capital projects, and driving digital transformation within the utilities function.

Duties of the Role include; Support implementation, and continuous improvement of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System. Monitor Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) and ensure alignment with objectives and targets. Support internal and external ISO 50001 audits.

Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives and decarbonisation projects. Utilities Operations Support Support daily operation of site utilities systems (e.g., steam, compressed air, chilled water, HVAC) Analyse performance trends and identify optimisation opportunities. Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve system reliability and efficiency.

Troubleshoot energy and utilities performance issues. Lead and support energy and utilities capital projects from concept through commissioning. Develop business cases and ROI analysis for energy efficiency projects.

Digital Energy & AI Integration Develop and manage energy dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Work with SCADA/BMS/EMS systems to extract, clean, and analyse utilities data. Support integration of smart metering and IoT devices.

Any other activities as directed by the Veolia Contract Manager Required skills for this role; Cert/diploma/degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Chemical Engineering (or related field). 3-7+ years of experience in energy management and/or utilities engineering. Experience supporting ISO 50001 or other structured management systems. Strong understanding of industrial utilities systems.

Experience in project management (CAPEX/OPEX projects). Analytical and data-driven mindset. Strong project management and organizational skills.

Effective cross-functional communication. Continuous improvement orientation. Ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.

High level of digital literacy and systems thinking. Experience in pharmaceutical environment Good documentation skills Strong data analysis skills (Excel advanced, Power BI, SQL preferred). Experience with SCADA/BMS/EMS platforms.

Knowledge of energy modelling and simulation tools. Knowledge of sustainability reporting and carbon accounting is a plus. About Veolia Veolia is Irelands leading environmental services company providing solutions that enable ecological transformation.

We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water services and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. Veolia in Ireland works with our customers to carefully manage scarce resources. Through our expertise in operations, engineering and technology we reduce the environmental impact of our customer's activities while helping industrial companies, services organisations and the public sector to operate in a more efficient manner.

We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Skills: engineering pharmaceutical energy management electrical