Graduate Project Engineer, Ireland

Graduate Project Engineer

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Join Emerson as a Graduate Project Engineer, where you will partake in an 18-month programme, within our Systems & Software team in Ireland (Cork or Dublin) where you can kick-start your engineering career in a fast-paced, project execution environment. Expect excellent training, and the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring Managers and Engineers in the industry!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• The programme has been designed to offer the skills and knowledge you need to immediately add value and contribute to meeting the needs of our premier clients. The program will commence with an initial six-week technology boot camp in the European Engineering Hub in Cluj, Romania, which will provide you with a solid technical foundation across a range of Emerson products and services.
• Within the programme, you will collaborate with project teams to execute engineering projects for our world-class customers, working with experienced engineers, assisting in designing, configuring, and testing software solutions and systems.
• You'll have the opportunity to support the project lifecycle, from; gathering design inputs and requirements for project deliverables; designing and planning phases, including documentation and quality planning; being hands-on with system acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and training at customer sites; troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to process automation systems; contributing to technical reports, upgrades, and modifications to improve system performance.
• Outside of your day-to-day you will have the opportunity to get involved in employee-led initiatives and activities to drive collaboration and innovation too.

Upon completion of the program, you will transition into the role of an Engineer. This programme allows you to gain valuable experience and learn from the best, at an industry-leading, global organisation.

Who You Are:

You will be a driven graduate, with an enthusiasm for modern technology, creativity and the desire to learn quickly and make an impact from day 1. You will participate in projects which will allow you to rapidly learn, innovate and build connections. Join us here, and you'll constantly be looking ahead!

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Be on course to achieve a Bachelors Degree or Masters in a STEM discipline, with a graduation date between 2025-2026 and a minimum of a 2:2 classification.
• Be motivated and curious with a strong desire to succeed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work at customer sites across the UK & Ireland and abroad.
• A valid full driving licence and access to a car.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• An interest within the Engineering field or a degree within Engineering.
• An awareness of PLC programming
• At Emerson, we believe that collaboration drives innovation.

Join our team as a Graduate Project Engineer and be a part of something progressive! Apply today and let's shape the future together! The deadline for applications is 13th February 2026. Interviews will be held in March 2026. Expected start date for successful candidates: Late July / August 2026. You will be expected to travel to Cluj, Romania for a six-week period as part of the initial training, which will commence in August 2026.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

By joining Emerson as a Graduate, you will be working at the heart of our business. This means that the skills and business insight gained can serve as an invaluable foundation toward developing your career within our global organisation. We offer plenty of opportunities for advancement and support this through our formal personal development planning process.

Our on-boarding program uses a blended learning approach to get you up and running as quickly as possible. You benefit from Emerson certified trainers with extensive knowledge of our customers, products and applications.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives - because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.

Our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.