Calling Graduate Electrical and Mechatronic Engineers
Apply to the Iarnród Éireann Grad Programme and help us build the greenest fleet in Irish transport history
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Graduate Electrical/Electronic and Mechatronic Engineers
We’re entering a new era of transportation with plans to lead Ireland’s sustainability strategy. This involves transforming our fleet with 600 electric carriages over the next 10 years and looking for innovative electrical and mechatronic engineering graduates to join us on our green journey.
To become the greenest fleet in Irish transport history, we require electrical and mechatronic engineering graduates who have achieved or working towards Level 8 Honours Degree.
The future of Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail
As Ireland’s primary public service railway, we’re built on strong foundations making us ready and able to recover post COVID-19 and start building on plans. Investment in the Railway, as part of project Ireland 2040, supports sustainable, compact growth and helps achieve climate action targets while improving the publics range of choice and experience.
With further investment planned to continue the development of the rail network, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail.
The Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Grad Programme
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is the first employer awarded Engineers Ireland CPD approval for a Graduate Development Programme and we are currently shortlisted in the CIPD awards for our programme.
As part of this programme we:
- Provide you with opportunities to work in all aspects of electrical and mechatronic engineering engineering within the railway
- Have a detailed programme development that we can share with candidates at the interview stage
- Offer additional support to graduates who would like to undertake further development along with a specifically designed bespoke graduate programme.
- Offer value and support through our Occupational Health and Support Services.
- Offer opportunities for growth and excellent career paths for those who stand out and deliver.
The benefits are:
- Competitive salary €35K Year 1, €37K Year 2, €39K Year 3
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Mentoring and support
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health and Wellness Programme
- Reduced fares on the network
- Professional membership
For further information on the Iarnród Éireann Graduate Programme, please visit our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering graduate page here.
To Apply
Please send your CV along with a cover letter to GraduateProgramme@irishrail.ie
Closing date for applications are Sunday 7th August 2022.
Please Note: All applicants must have a Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronic) with accredited Institution in order to apply.