Junior Process Scientist / Engineer (Wastewater)

Junior Process Scientist / Engineer (Wastewater)

Location: Munster Region, Ireland

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Company Vehicle Provided, Full Training Programme, Career Development Opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Process Scientist / Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop a rewarding career within the wastewater industry.

The successful candidate will travel daily to wastewater treatment plants throughout the Munster region, collecting operational and asset information, assessing existing equipment and identifying opportunities for process and equipment improvements. Full training will be provided in wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and asset assessment methodologies.

This role offers significant career progression opportunities into Project Management, Supervisory, and Management positions as experience is gained.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to wastewater treatment plants across the Munster region on a daily basis.
• Conduct site surveys and gather technical data relating to existing treatment processes and equipment.
• Assess the age, condition, performance, and suitability of installed equipment.
• Compile and analyse operational and asset information.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, energy savings, process optimisation, and equipment upgrades.
• Develop recommendations for replacement or refurbishment of aging or underperforming equipment.
• Liaise closely with site operators and maintenance personnel who possess detailed knowledge of plant operations and equipment performance.
• Meet with plant management teams to review findings and support data collection activities.
• Prepare technical reports, asset reviews, and improvement recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, observations, and collected data.
• Work closely with senior engineers and project teams to support ongoing improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements during site visits.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with site staff and management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Munster region.

Desirable

• Knowledge of water, wastewater, environmental, or industrial processes.
• Experience conducting technical inspections, surveys, or data collection.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, blowers, instrumentation, or treatment process equipment.
• Experience preparing technical reports or asset assessments.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training in wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Company vehicle.
• Mentoring and support from experienced industry professionals.
• Exposure to a wide variety of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
• Opportunities to contribute to infrastructure improvement and sustainability projects.
• Clear career progression pathway into:
• Project Management
• Site Supervision
• Senior Engineering Roles
• Operational Management
• Regional Management

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you have any questions about this role or would like further information, please contact our recruiting team by emailing jobs@epswater.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.