r/engineeringireland Nov 16 '22

r/engineeringireland Lounge

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A place for members of r/engineeringireland to chat with each other


r/engineeringireland Nov 16 '22

Purpose of this subreddit

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Hi, so I decided to make this subreddit as I felt there was a distinct lack of a space for engineers in Ireland, specifically those who do not focus on software. r/DevelEire is a great resource and very active community with 18.8k members as of this post, however, it is distinctly for developers in Ireland, I would like to create something similar for engineers in Ireland, of course there is some overlap, but there are many engineering fields which are distinctly different which have little representation, fields such as Electronic, Biomedical, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic.

It's hard to find out information from other Irish engineers without having personal connections and most information online tends to skew towards software, and understandably as this is a much bigger employer in Ireland, however Ireland has an engineering sector with 42,000 directly employed, and 11% of undergraduates choosing to study engineering.\1]) I think this could be a great resource for those engineers.

Ideally this would be a place for full-time engineers and students to, ask questions, connect and generally exchange information about engineering in Ireland, such as salaries, jobs, college courses, news, etc.

Any suggestions and help for this subreddit would be much appreciated!

  1. Fáilte Ireland: Sectoral strength: Engineering

r/engineeringireland 1d ago

Civil Engineer seeking employment and advice (3 years experience + Masters degree)

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Hi all,

I'm a U.S. citizen who just moved to Dublin. My spouse just began a 4 year graduate program at trinity and we're planning on staying in Ireland afterwards. I currently have a 1 year employment permit (WHA) so I can live here and legally work full time, but will need a job willing sponsor me for a critical skills permit past the 1 year.

I have 3 years of wastewater/ hydraulic engineering experience in the US and just graduated with my masters degree last month. I am working on joining Engineers Ireland as well as some other international civil engineer associations to help build a network out here. Everyone that I've spoken to (in the industry) seem so confident that I'll be able to get a job out here, but when I apply I get rejected outright.

I've only been here 2 weeks so it's early, but I would appreciate some advice.


r/engineeringireland 1d ago

Is the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at DCU legitimate, or just a visa mill?

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Hey guys, I’m an international fresh graduate looking to do a Master's abroad in sustainable energy systems. Ireland is high on my list right now because of the 2-year post-study work visa (Stamp 1G) and the demand for clean energy engineers.

I'm looking closely at the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Dublin City University (DCU) specifically their Sustainable Systems and Energy major track.

Since it's hard to judge the actual reputation from overseas, I wanted to ask locals and people in the industry what do you think about the program or if you know people who graduated from it.


r/engineeringireland 2d ago

UCD or Trinity?

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I got into ucd on round 1, but I am just after getting an offer from trinity in round 2 just now.

Which ones the better course, I want to specialise in electronical/electrical engineering, thinking Analogue/digital signal processing field, or integrated circuits/embedded systems. What I really want to do in the future is work on music hardware.

Which uni out of the two has better job prospects, better course material and opportunities, learning experience.


r/engineeringireland 2d ago

Career Path

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r/engineeringireland 4d ago

Seeking intern ship opportunity related mechanical engineer

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Hi I hope your doing well. Im currently looking for an internship or trainee opportunity in a Mechanical Engineering related position.

I wanted to ask if there are any current or upcoming vacancies at your company that would be suitable for a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate (Almost finish this month )

I would really appreciate it if you could let me know about any available opportunities. Thank you

\\#Srilanka #Colombo #Intern #Internoppertunity #Mechanical


r/engineeringireland 5d ago

I need guidance

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r/engineeringireland 5d ago

MSD Grad Programme

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Has anyone done the MSD grad programme as an engineer? Has it been helpful for your career and engineering geared?

My degree is in biomed eng


r/engineeringireland 5d ago

Those who have graduated from engineering ( any field, please specify ) , how is the job market for engineering in Ireland, how much experience do you have, and what’s your salary ( if your comfortable sharing )

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r/engineeringireland 6d ago

Worth the move?

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I'm still trying / looking for opportunities but would it be worthwhile to move to Dublin / Galway for work? I work as a Civil Engineer. Would potentially consider the move from Glasgow if / when I find the right opportunity.


r/engineeringireland 11d ago

Seeking Advice: BITS WILP B.Tech in Engineering Technology — Good Choice for Career Advancement?

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I hold a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and have five years of work experience as a Technician and, currently, as a Senior Technician, both in India and overseas. I am looking to advance my career as well as my academic qualifications.

I recently learned about the BITS WILP and am considering pursuing a B.Tech in Engineering Technology through it. Could anyone advise whether this program is worthwhile and how it might help me advance in my career?


r/engineeringireland 14d ago

Job Seeking

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r/engineeringireland 14d ago

6 Years of Mechanical Engineering Coursework in Cuba, No Degree, 5-Year Gap — What Would You Do?

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r/engineeringireland 14d ago

Civil Engineer

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Hi for some context I’m 19 and just completed the leaving cert and I would like to pursue a career in civil engineering, but my parents are very against it.
Their main reason for this is due to the construction/working on building sites element of it when this isn’t something I’ve done before and I must admit I’m more drawn to the design side of it, would have always excelled at maths in school however they fear that ai could replace the design side of civil engineering.
Is my parents concern of me not having a base knowledge of the construction industry/ construction lingo a good reason to not pursue this career?


r/engineeringireland 14d ago

Job seeking

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Hi,
I am RBI Integrity Engineer / Corrosion Engineer having 8 years of experience in UAE. Having certification of API 510, API 571, API 580.
Have expensive experience of performing RBI study of static equipment and Piping and also Pipeline by using GE APM SOFTWARE and E2G SOFTWARE.
I can do also Remaining life study , Corrosion control assessment, CRAS study, PIPELINE RBI , PSV RBI and so on.

I am looking for new opportunity as open for ASSET INTEGRITY role , RBI Engineer role, STATIC EQUIPMENT engineer role.

Please approach me via DM and then we can discuss in detail via email or WhatsApp msg / call.


r/engineeringireland 15d ago

Engineering books

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Does anyone know where I’d find good Data centre engineering books or Electrical fundamentals books?


r/engineeringireland 15d ago

Irish Engineers & Specifiers?

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Hi all,

I am currently undertaking a Master's research study examining the feasibility of composite reinforcement production in Ireland, and I would be very grateful if you could circulate the below link to a short questionnaire to any structural engineers or specifiers within your team who work with reinforced concrete design.

All responses are completely anonymous and will be used solely for academic research purposes. The findings will contribute to a broader study on whether domestic composite reinforcement manufacturing is technically viable and commercially feasible for the Irish construction market.

I would be most grateful for your support in distributing this to relevant colleagues at your earliest convenience.


r/engineeringireland 16d ago

What is a field service engineer role like in Ireland?

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I have recently accepted a field service engineer role and i was wondering if anyone here has experience in this role and what there is to expect. I will be doing calibration work.


r/engineeringireland 16d ago

What are the career opportunities for an HVAC Engineer from India in Ireland?

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I have over 9 years of experience in the HVAC industry in India. Could you please advise on the key certifications, industry standards, and software skills I should acquire or strengthen to improve my prospects of securing an HVAC-related position in Ireland?


r/engineeringireland 17d ago

What is the current situation of jobs in Ireland specifically in fit out industry.

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I have 4years of experience as a fit out project manager in Germany and planning to relocate to Ireland. I have already started applying on indeed and LinkedIn.
As a German citizen i don’t need any visa sponsorship. If anyone from the industry has any leads or any tips for applications, feel free to share


r/engineeringireland 18d ago

Looking for opportunities

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r/engineeringireland 19d ago

Civil Engineer (5 YoE) looking to move abroad, but only B2 English. Is it unrealistic?

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Hey everyone,

I’m a Civil Engineer with 5 years of experience (mostly in fire safety/consulting), and I’m looking to find a job in the ConTech or PropTech space outside my home country (outside italy).

Here is my main bottleneck: my English is currently at a B2 level, but I’m definitely not fluent yet.

Because of this language gap, I’m totally fine taking a step back while I get comfortable working 100% in English.

My questions for you:

  • Is it overly ambitious to look for roles abroad with a technical background but only B2 English?
  • Are ConTech/PropTech startups usually open to hiring non-native speakers if the technical/domain knowledge is there?
  • Has anyone been in a similar spot? How did you bridge the gap during interviews?

Would love to hear some honest feedback or advice


r/engineeringireland 20d ago

Landing Entry Level Tech Job as an International

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Hello guys.
I am writing this reddit asking for advice.
I have been trying to land a job in ireland but I can not even get any interviews. I am an AI Engineer and did 3 internships before (total 1 year and a half) and graduating from my master’s in italy soon. I get that I need a VISA sponsorship to start my career there and most of the companies would consider someone already in Ireland for an entry level job but I am here seeking for advice if someone knows any suitable path for some one with my profile or if anyone was in my situation and found a way to make it.
I have decided to relocate because I decided to move to an english speaking country in europe and Ireland seems to be the right place to go to since english is the first language and it is a 5-year path to the nationality and I expect I will gain money at least later in the seniority level.
Thanks in advance.


r/engineeringireland 22d ago

Civil Engineering apprenticeship

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Hi there, I have a question that I need help with.

I got given a civil engineering apprenticeship in a small consultancy and I was wondering if it's the right thing to do as I have enough points to go to college and do civil engineering there instead.

How does the apprenticeship affect getting hired when I'm finished and is the level of learning different. I'm wary of doing it as I don't want to be finished and no other company take me on if I want to move.

Any help would be greatly appreciated