Naval Service Direct Entry - Electrical Engineering Officer
- Cork
- €57,955 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Electrical Engineering Officers (ELOs) are responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of complex systems across the fleet, including power generation, navigation, communications, weapons systems, environmental control, and IT infrastructure.
- During sea postings, you will be a key member of the ship's engineering department, responsible for electrical, electronic, and control systems governing manoeuvrability, defence, and intelligence functions.
- You will play an active leadership role within the Naval Service, with training at the Naval College to prepare you for both engineering and military responsibilities.
- ELOs may serve on ships, ashore, or in overseas assignments.
- After a sea rotation, you will take up a shore-based role at the Naval Dockyard, Naval College (NMCI), or Naval Base, managing areas such as project planning, equipment procurement, and maintenance operations.
- Officers are encouraged to undertake funded Continual Professional Development (CPD) in areas such as Project Management, Engineering Master's programmes, ATEX Standards, Energy Management, Vibration Analysis, and Health & Safety qualifications.
- Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland
- Character & Fitness: Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards
- Age: Under 50 years on 31 December in the year of application
- Qualifications (or national equivalent):
- Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence
- Basic salary: €57,955 with annual increments
- Naval Service Allowance: €20,570
- Additional allowances for overseas service: Starting at €15,000