Who We Are
Whitewater Group is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable water treatment engineering systems operating in Ireland, the UK and across Europe in the Data Centre, Pharma, Power and Industrial sectors. We specialize in designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining water treatment solutions to meet our clients' specific needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability.
Whitewater Group is headquartered in Naas Co. Kildare and operates from European bases in Spain, Sweden, Finland, and the UK, with plans for further offices in Germany, Denmark, and Italy. The Group is experiencing significant growth driven by its focus on off-site construction methods (OSM) for delivering turnkey projects, reducing on-site construction time to a minimum.
Role Description
Due to continued expansion, Whitewater is seeking a Pre-Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to support the delivery of water treatment systems across European projects.
This role is focused on electrical pre-commissioning activities, ensuring that electrical systems, control panels, instrumentation, and field devices are correctly installed, tested, and ready prior to energisation and live commissioning.
The Pre-Commissioning Engineer will work closely with QA/QC, OSM, automation, and commissioning teams to identify and resolve issues early, helping ensure a smooth transition into commissioning and system start-up.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Electrical Pre-Commissioning & Inspections to include:
* Carry out detailed electrical pre-commissioning inspections of:
* MCCs, control panels, PLC panels, VSDs, soft starters
* Pumps, motors, actuated valves, instrumentation, and field devices
* Verify installations against P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, and approved drawings
* Confirm correct installation of power, control, and instrument cabling
* Verify earthing, bonding, labelling, and panel workmanship
* Identify installation or wiring issues and support timely resolution
* Provide clear feedback on electrical readiness to support commissioning planning
Testing & Verification to include:
* Perform or witness electrical testing to include:
* Insulation resistance testing
* Continuity and earth checks
* Phase rotation and supply verification
* Support loop checks and point-to-point testing in coordination with automation teams
* Confirm systems are safe and suitable for energisation
Interface & Coordination
* Work closely with:
* QA/QC team
* Automation / PLC engineers
* Commissioning engineers and project teams
* OSM team
Documentation
* Complete and maintain pre-commissioning checklists and inspection records (ITP’s)
* Ensure testing and inspection results are clearly recorded and traceable
* Support the preparation of handover information required for commissioning activities
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Degree or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering, or an electrical trade-qualified background with experience in industrial systems and automation, or equivalent
* 3+ years’ experience in electrical installation, pre-commissioning, or site-based engineering roles
* Strong understanding of:
* MCCs, control panels, VSDs, motors, and instrumentation
* Ability to read and work from:
* P&IDs
* Electrical schematics
* I/O lists and construction drawings
* Strong attention to detail and safety-focused approach
* Permit to work in the EU
Desirable
* Experience working on water treatment plants or within water treatment environments
* Exposure to industrial process systems, utilities, or data centre infrastructure
* Previous involvement in commissioning or system start-up activities
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus
* Pension scheme
* Opportunity for progression within a growing commissioning team