Hi everyone, I have a master's degree in Chemical Engineering (with honors). After two internships, one at a top European research institute (green hydrogen) and one at a multinational that is practically the leader in its sector (FMCG), I have been looking for a job for about six months in process engineering (petrochemical/energy). I haven't had any luck so far, and process engineering positions, especially for juniors, are really few and saturated with candidates. I suspect that the general climate of macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical crisis is one of the causes.

Do you think it would be a professional step down to start working for a small engineering design company in the oil & gas sector, after already having two very big names on my CV? Do you think I could still use it as a springboard to larger, more structured companies when the hiring cycle for junior positions returns to normal?

Been thinking about college recently and wondering whether it's a good investment? Work in business, making 6 figures in just 6 years after graduation. Been looking EE salaries and quite disappointed. Why don't you guys get paid more? You do more complex math and circuit theory.

I’m currently in third year of my engineering degree and we are meant to go on internship placement from next year. I’ve applied to many places, but I haven’t gotten any interviews.

A lot of my peers have managed to get placements already, when they have the same content on their CV as me.

I’d really appreciate some advice or guidance from somewhere who’s been in my shoes or someone with hiring experience.

Hey guys

I have 5 years of experience as a structural engineer and l wanted to know how is the construction industry in Ireland as of late? I m looking for companies hiring structural/civil engineers

We looked at 3,518 open job postings across 81 companies' public Greenhouse boards, covering seven job categories. The goal was simple: find out which keywords employers actually use.

A few findings stood out.

• Software engineering: Mentoring appeared in nearly half of the postings, more often than Kubernetes or React. Python was the most frequently mentioned programming language.
• Product management: More than 85% mentioned roadmaps. Jira appeared in just 7 of 421 postings.
• Marketing: Google Ads showed up in only 6 of 347 postings, while pipeline appeared in more than half.

We also noticed a pattern across roles: employers often described the practice rather than naming a specific tool. Observability came up where you might expect Grafana, and SIEM where you might expect Splunk.

What does this mean for your resume?

If you're listing tools but leaving out the responsibilities, practices, and skills explicitly mentioned in the job description, you could be missing relevant keywords.

That doesn't mean stuffing your resume with buzzwords. It means describing your actual experience using language that matches the role you're applying for.

One important caveat: the sample leans heavily toward tech companies and uses a single ATS platform, so these results aren't representative of every employer.

The full study, including findings for sales, cybersecurity, DevOps, and accounting, is here:

https://www.zoevera.com/resume/ats-resume-keyword-study

Hi everyone, just looking for some insight from people who have experience working on rotation in Europe. I’ve been offered a mechanical engineering role on a data center project in Europe for an Irish contractor. The role is a 3/1 rotation. The wording in the contract is quite vague around working hours. While on site in Europe, the contract states a minimum of 37 hours a week but says to facilitate project requirements more hours and half day Saturdays may be required. Then on the 1 week off site back in Ireland the contract states you are still responsible for the works under your remit and is important you keep connected with the team and the items connected to you.

I have no problem with working long hours I just want to get a feel of what the typical experience is when on site and then off site. Would appreciate anyone to share their experience.

Thanks in advance.

Hello, I’m considering applying for chartership with engineers Ireland has anyone gone through the interview process? If so, what is the interview process like and what’s the best way to prepare for it? Thank you in advance

Hi everyone!
I’m a Sudanese civil engineer with over 9 years of experience across construction, site engineering, project management, and business operations.
I also hold a PMP certification and a Mini MBA.
I’m currently exploring the possibility of relocating to Ireland with my wife and daughter, with the hope of building a long-term future there.
I’d really appreciate hearing from engineers who are currently working in Ireland, particularly those who moved from outside the EU.
I’m interested in understanding how international engineering experience is viewed in Ireland, what employers typically expect from experienced civil engineers, and what challenges professionals face when transitioning into the Irish construction industry.
I’m genuinely passionate about my profession and willing to adapt, learn, and contribute.
Any personal experiences or insights would mean a lot.
Thank you!

I am an electrician currently retraining to become an electrical engineer. Hopefully all going well it will take two college years to get a Level 7. To achieve a level 8 would take an extra year.
Obviously being back in college now funds aren’t too great. I was thinking of getting a job as a Level 7 EE once qualified. I have been told that employers would normally pay to retrain a Level 7 to level 8. Is this true ? Are job opportunities there for a Level 7 EE that a company would retrain as a Level 8 or should staying another extra year in college to complete level 8 myself be the priority?
Thanks.

Hi,

I am currently a site engineer, and have been for roughly around 9 years, working on different aspects from civil to houses, to surveying in canada,

I have always thought about a change in career, maybe still staying within construction or something else, I feel like a want to move away from site work, but at the same time if I know im in an office all day I know I want to be outside for a bit,

Does anyone have any sort of in-between jobs ? I only have basic autocad experience and dont want to go down the design/ PM roles, quantity surveying roles

Has anyone ever up skilled in stuff that bought them down a different path that they enjoyed ?

I have been completing Irish water as builts which i enjoy

Hi all,

I’m researching the use of GFRP (glass fibre-reinforced polymer) rebar in Irish construction.

The survey is aimed mainly at civil and structural engineers and specifiers, but anyone working in construction or engineering is welcome to take part. It’s anonymous and takes less than minutes.

https://forms.gle/78Nxzpg3hsEd5Yww6

Thanks in advance to anyone who fills it out. Feel free to share it with colleagues who might be interested, and I’m happy to answer any questions in the comments.

Is test engineering real engineering ?

Hi, I'm a first year engineering student. I was looking at the list of accredited programs and the discipline I want to choose is only accredited at AEng (electronic engineering). I was researching about what this means, and I'm worried I won't get a proper job now. I was looking to get an embedded systems job when I graduate. It's a 4 years honours degree. I'm not interested in becoming a technician. Should I do something about this? Will I be able to get into a masters program? Will I be able to hold the same job as an engineer accredited under the washington accord?

Hello,

Hows it going just looking to see if anyone has made the jump after an apprenticeship to an electrical engineering degree (L7).

I see you can do an electrical engineering apprenticeship (L7) for 2 years with the likes of Dornans engineering etc. once you get your qualifications of a QQI Level 6.

Has anyone climbed ladder after the electrical engineering apprenticeship and got a level 8?

Any insight would be much appreciated,
Thanks.

I'm deciding between Electrical Engineering Technology and Business Administration-Accounting diploma. I genuinely enjoy both, but my long-term goal is to work in Chicago after graduating.

Can you help me compare the career
opportunities, portability of each credential, and which path would give me the strongest employment options?

I figured it’s worth mentioning that I have over 5 years of experience with accounting field but no prior education. Is it possible to find a job as a Canadian in a city of Chicago considering it would most likely require work authorization.

Thank you in advance. I’m looking forward to whatever help I can get here!

Just wondering here. Are there any civil engineering jobs that allow working from home except when you go on site? Or part time where you work a number of days per week?

At a point in life where I need the flexibility over anything.

Hoping I can find someone in such a situation. Would really be encouraging

I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I'm only after starting university, just finished my second week of a civil engineering MEng course in Queens belfast. But I'm really not sure about my decision. I've been torn between these 2 disciplines for over a year, and I'm now at the point where I won't be able to switch beyond this point as far as I know. The two courses were similar in terms of entry requirements, and I was well clear of both anyway.

The main issue I'm having is job opportunities in ireland. I really want to live here in the future, but as far as I can tell, the opportunities for aerospace engineering jobs would be very slim in comparison to other countries.

On the other hand though, I have to admit that aerospace does seem more interesting. I've loved civil so far, but I can't help but think I'm sacrificing a chance at a more enjoyable career for job security and better options.

If anyone had any advice I'd be super grateful 🙏

Hi

I have finished my CEM exam week ago, and hopefully ill past

However, this certicicate is not much popular in my country, am 2-3 years of experience engineer

Usually, what should i ask the HR to realy maximise the advatage of it?

Hi everyone,

I'm a newly registered Electrical Engineer who got a job and I'm curious about the career path of a Machine Engineer(hemodialysis technician). During high school, I actually wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but due to financial constraints, I chose Electrical Engineering at a state university instead.

Now, I have an opportunity to work with hemodialysis machines, which feels like a chance to be involved in healthcare while still using the degree I worked hard for. I'm interested in hearing from those who have experience in this field. Would you consider it a good career path in terms of growth, skills development, and future opportunities?

I'd appreciate any insights or personal experiences. Thank you!

For background, I have done my level 8 in civil engineering and recently started as a grad in a consultant office. If at all possible, I would like to avoid doing a masters to get chartered as I would prefer to keep working and gain experience (part time seems like a nightmare so would like to avoid that too).

Is anyone here chartered through the alternative route with engineers Ireland? How did you find it? Thanks

I’m currently studying mechanical engineering in Dublin. I’m in my third year and am thinking of doing an internship soon. I get good grades but I really have nothing else to put on my cv. Everyone else I know who’s applying for internships has a lot of stuff they can put on it. I don’t mind learning a new skill or joining a club but what do you think sticks out to employers the most?