r/engineeringireland

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

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

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?

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.

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...

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.