Ireland Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Building Services

Job Description

Shape the spaces where life happens. Build a better tomorrow. At Mott Mac Donald, as a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will work at the heart of transforming empty shells into vibrant, safe, and sustainable environments. Your responsibilities include designing and delivering the systems that power, protect, and illuminate the spaces we live, work, and connect in. You will contribute to the functional design of buildings, ensuring they are efficient, cost‑effective, comfortable, inclusive, and inspiring.

From lighting and power to fire detection and security systems, your work will directly impact community wellbeing and the sustainability of our planet.

• HSE Pathfinder (Decarbonisation)
• Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Track
• RVH Belfast Energy Centre
• Greater Dublin Drainage
• Mina Zayed Port Strategic Grain Storage

• Teamwork & Collaboration – working alongside passionate professionals.
• Diversity & Inclusion – celebrating different perspectives.
• Integrity & Trust – doing what’s right, not what’s easy.
• Wellbeing & Support – caring for mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Growth & Development – providing mentorship, learning pathways, and career progression.

We look for curious, motivated graduates with less than 12 months of relevant experience and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or an expected degree in one of the following disciplines; a master’s degree is desirable:

• Building Services engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy and Building Services Engineering
• Engineering & Architectural Design

In your application, please demonstrate genuine interest in the role and in Mott Mac Donald by highlighting relevant experience, coursework or research. We expect all applicants to answer questions authentically, as the selection process is human‑led.

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

• Three‑year early careers soft‑skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future.
• Structured training and mentorship to help meet professional development goals.

• Biannual salary reviews over the first three years.
• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individuality and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

We embrace flexibility and trust, allowing you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments.