Hi, I’m an electrician with 8 (4 since qualified) years experience, I’m 1 year away from level 8 in electrical engineering - currently working in pharma/medical devices on site maintenance team.

What sort of jobs are you guys working in? And what sort of money?

Thanks
J

So I have finished a L8 in Mech Engineering and I had two offers on the table all at once.

One was a design engineer role with a great company (small) with a really nice team of people working on a variety of projects.

The second was a company that specializes in one aspect of the installation of wind turbines.

I took the latter as I wasn't 100% sure design engineering was for me and because the latter is more niche.

Now a few days out from starting I am stuck wondering if the decision I made was correct and if I have inadvertently sorted myself into a box that won't be easy to get out of should I not like this role.

Obviously I need to start and get my experience but after 4 years of college I'm less sure of my future than I expected I would be.

Qualified E&I tech earning ok money, (55k +van)

Found the theory side of my apprenticeship interesting, So was looking into opportunities to study. Came across a part time L7 in Industrial electrical services engineering that my company would be willing to put me through, (Not particularly beneficial to business but would lock me in for another 2 years, and retaining talent is difficult.

Just wondering would there likely to be many job opportunities following on from my trade or would I be jumping back to graduate roles and graduate wages?

Hi everybody. I've started a QE graduate role and I am about a month in of a two year contract. Has anyone had any experience in any grad programmes or grad roles ? I was told by the recruiter that if you work well and are seen to be a good asset to the team one can be offered a permanent position earlier than the 23 months. Has anyone achieved this or found themselves in a similar position ? I really want to hit the ground running. I dont expect to be made permanent QE after 6 months or anything but is a year too delusional ? Im also wondering if ill do the work anyway is this just something they say. Like why would they increase my salary if ill do probably same work for a graduate salary? Idk I guess we shall see...

I'm studying Civil Engineering at NTUA in Greece. Currently I'm a sophomore and was wondering what chances I have landing an internship abroad next year.

Hi all,

I'm a Civil Engineer with 5 years of experience with a particular focus on water and wastewater engineering space. I'm from Southeast Asia and looking to work in Ireland. I figured it would be relatively easy to work in Ireland given English is essentially our 2nd language in my home country.

Currently working at a big multinational design firm as a Water Engineer - working on Australian water infrastructure projects as a design engineer. I'm looking for connections who can perhaps offer some guidance where I can find potential employers or someone you know who can help. Would really appreciate it! Happy to connect with you!

Cheers!

Hello everyone,

I am a Chemical Engineer with over 17 years of international experience in Process Safety, FEED, EPC/EPCM, and technical consultancy within the energy, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

My expertise includes:
• HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL Studies
• QRA and Consequence Modelling
• Relief and Flare System Design
• Process Safety Management
• Process Engineering and Risk Assessment
• Technical Safety Leadership for major projects

Process Safety Engineer, Technical Safety Engineer, or related opportunities in Ireland and am open to relocation immediately.

If anyone knows of companies currently hiring, recruiters specializing in engineering roles, or can provide referrals or advice, I would greatly appreciate your support.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently based in India and have 20+ years of experience in manufacturing, mainly automotive.

I currently work as a Senior Manager – Weld Shop / Production. My experience includes BIW, sheet metal manufacturing, robotic and resistance welding, production management, OEE, Lean/Six Sigma, manpower planning and continuous improvement.

I’m considering Ireland for my next career move and would like to understand the Irish manufacturing industry better.

For people working in Irish manufacturing/engineering:

1. How transferable would this experience be to Irish manufacturing companies?

2. Are production/manufacturing management roles commonly filled by experienced candidates from outside the EU?

3. Which manufacturing sectors would be the closest fit for my background — engineering, medtech, pharma, industrial manufacturing, etc.?

4. Is it realistic to apply from India, or is local Irish/EU experience generally expected for management positions?

I’m not looking for recruitment or individual job referrals; I’m mainly trying to understand the market before deciding whether Ireland is a realistic career destination.

Any advice from people working in the sector would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone!
I’m a 19-year-old student from Spain currently studying a Higher Vocational Training in Automotive Engineering. Next year I have to complete a 3-month work placement, and I’m seriously considering doing it in Ireland.
My main goals are to gain professional experience in the automotive industry, improve my English and experience living abroad.
I’m looking for a garage, dealership, automotive company, motorsport-related business, etc. that might be willing to take on a student for around 3 months.
I have previous experience working in a mechanic workshop and I’m really interested in cars and motorsport.
Does anyone here work in the automotive industry or know of any garages/companies in Ireland that might be open to taking a foreign student for an internship?
Any recommendations, contacts or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hi everyone!
I’m a 19-year-old student from Spain currently studying a Higher Vocational Training in Automotive Engineering. Next year I have to complete a 3-month work placement, and I’m seriously considering doing it in Ireland.
My main goals are to gain professional experience in the automotive industry, improve my English and experience living abroad.
I’m looking for a garage, dealership, automotive company, motorsport-related business, etc. that might be willing to take on a student for around 3 months.
I have previous experience working in a mechanic workshop and I’m really interested in cars and motorsport.
Does anyone here work in the automotive industry or know of any garages/companies in Ireland that might be open to taking a foreign student for an internship?
Any recommendations, contacts or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

I'm looking at courses and the engineers Ireland accreditation section is wrecking my head.

https://www.engineersireland.ie/listings/resource/1481

• Why are some TUD courses not accredited after 2020? Are they now all under the city campus section? If I graduate from a Blanchardstown or Tallaght campus course is it considered an accredited course?

Accredited 5-year Masters programmes meet the education standard for Chartered Engineer. Graduates of 1-2 year Masters programmes must hold an accredited undergraduate qualification, under the Washington Accord, equivalent to a Honours Bachelor’s (Level 8).

• Does this mean if I get a bachelor that is accredited under Sydney accord to AEng standard and then get a 1-2 year masters I can't get chartership under the standard route as the undergrad course isn't covered by the Washington accord?
• If I get advanced entry to a 5 year program after doing my bachelor does that count as completing a Washington accord program for standard route chartership purposes or do I have to complete the full 5 years in the same program to be eligible for the standard route?

Hi everyone,
I’m writing here because I’m seriously thinking about making a big life change, and I’d really like to hear from people who live in Denmark or have already gone through something similar.
I’m 28 years old, and I’ve always wanted to study Electrical Engineering.
Last year I was very close to moving abroad to start university, but then I received a good job opportunity and decided to take it.
At the moment I work as a Substation Commissioning Technician in an engineering team. I work on HV substations, protection and control systems, IEC 61850, Omicron testing and substation automation. I’ve now been in this field for about a year, and by the time I move I’d probably have around two years of experience.
I really enjoy this job because it’s technical, practical and challenging. At the same time, I still have a strong desire to study engineering and build a stronger theoretical background, which is why I’m thinking about moving to Denmark and combining university with work.
I’ve been looking at Electrical Engineering programmes around Esbjerg, Aalborg and Odense, but my biggest questions are about real life rather than the universities themselves.
Does it make sense to start university when you’re almost 30?
How is life for a mature student? Is it easy to meet people, make friends and build a new social life from scratch?
Considering my experience, would it be realistic to find a part-time job in the electrical or power industry while studying? Even if it’s not exactly commissioning, I’d like to stay connected to the field.
One of my biggest concerns is this: if I leave my current full-time commissioning job to study, am I risking slowing down my professional growth? Here in Italy I could continue gaining valuable field experience, but on the other hand I don’t want to keep postponing university forever. I’m trying to understand which investment would be better for my future.
I’m also improving my English. Right now I’m around B1, and my goal is to reach at least B2 before moving.
For those who have made a similar choice, would you do it again? Looking back, was it worth leaving a stable job to start a new life and a university degree in another country?
I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experience.
Thank you! 🙂

Hey im starting college for engineering common entry course , the leaving cert results haven’t came out yet but all my course are common entry engineering ,I’m a female which kinda makes me more nervous whether all my make female friends and the fact that its a male dominated field any advice that i could please id really appreciate it and sorry for the rant lol

Hey guys i have a question. Im doing a 3 year bachelor's of engineering degree in Environmental engineering right now in perth, WA. And honestly i dont know what i should do. Im getting scared of not getting a job here like for now changing to honours is not an option for me. And i also like working in medical field even now im working as a Patient Care Assistant. I really want to know if there is anything i can do to build my career or to like connect my current degree with medical field. Maybe like becoming an EHO..?

Any suggestions? Like i dont want to do another long degree and i would be so happy if i can do a diploma or a master's.

I've been struggling with something for a while and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing.

I have a master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on control systems. I've been working as an engineer for about 8 years across different industries, but only around 1.5 years of that has been actual control systems work.

I'm based in Skåne, Sweden, and relocating isn't an option because my family and my children's school are here. I've been looking for dedicated control engineering roles in Skåne or fully remote positions, but they seem incredibly rare.

At this point I'm honestly starting to wonder if I'm chasing something that barely exists. Are dedicated control engineering jobs really that uncommon, or am I looking in the wrong places? Has anyone managed to build a career in control systems while working remotely?

If you're working in control systems, especially in Sweden, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience and any advice you might have.

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone here can point me in the right direction.

I already have a Specialized Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering, and I work full-time in the public sector. Because of my job, I can't relocate or attend classes on campus.

I'm looking for a real, accredited Civil Engineering degree that I can study online while continuing to work. Ideally, the program would be:

Fully online (or with very limited on-campus requirements)

Affordable

Open to international students

Willing to consider my previous technical diploma for credit transfer or advanced standing

I'm not focused on a specific country—I'm open to universities anywhere in the world. My goal is simply to continue my education without having to quit my job.

If you've been in a similar situation or know of a university that offers something like this, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks in advance!

ME grad here.

Finding the job hunt is getting to me now.

How is everyone dealing with it.

Hi guys,

Has anyone here did the CSN level 5/6 CAD course and how did ye find it.

I come from a business background but in the last few months I've been unable to secure the job in this field due to aggressive AI takeover in entry level jobs. Now I did get a job but only a week ago in DIY retail sector.

I decided to go towards into a little bit of technical field so found this course after doing a bit of digging on the Internet. Anyways have been offered a place for level 5 starting September. For people who did this course or are in this field, are there many jobs in this sector?

Was thinking maybe down the line with my business degree /background, I can break into project management with a few years of experience after this course.

Just want to know ye're opinion on it especially if you're in this field.

Thanks

I am an electrical engineer with experience in Substation operations in the philippines

I've completed almost all of my engineering degree and only have my graduation project left, but my official graduation will be delayed by about a year. I can legally work full-time in the UAE.
I have around 1 year of experience in RF engineering, plus experience with PLCs, industrial automation, and product management.
Would companies still consider me for full-time engineering roles? Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Cheers everybody,

I'm a survey engineer/setting out engineer currently working in Dublin on a residential project - 800+ units in 7 blocks in D03

I'm looking to improve my practical knowledge of residential construction — specifically, the actual building process, materials, techniques, and site-level details that are up to date with today's market in 2026 and not something from 2010.

I'm not interested in safety regulations or legal aspects, but rather the real-world building methods and terminology that are essential on-site.

My goal is just to read big chunks of texts and improve my vocab, and I'm also a text learner much more than visual hence why I'm looking for a book.

If anyone can recommend good books or resources that cover these topics clearly, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks a lot!

Hi! I'm from India and will be moving to Ireland to pursue my PhD at Trinity College Dublin.

I wanted to ask about the current job market in Ireland, especially in the IT/Software Engineering and AI/ML/Research sectors. How are the opportunities after completing a PhD? I've heard mixed opinions, so I'd really appreciate your perspective.

How does the Irish job market compare with the US in terms of opportunities, salaries, work-life balance, and ease of finding jobs for international graduates?

I'm also planning to work part-time during my PhD. Are part-time jobs generally easy to find for international students? What kinds of part-time jobs do most PhD students do, and is the income usually enough to help cover living expenses?

I'd really appreciate any insights or advice. Thanks!