Graduate Automation Engineer

Location: Balbriggan or Dublin City Centre (Ireland-based applicants only) Permanent, Full-Time

Premium Power is where engineering, innovation, and technology converge. We’re seeking curious and driven STEM graduates to join our Automation Engineering team and build smart, sustainable electrical systems for the future.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience working with some of the most advanced electrical systems in the world—supporting global clients in data centres, utilities, and high‑tech industries.

If you’re passionate about technology, systems integration, and real‑world problem‑solving—this is the opportunity to start your engineering career on the right track.

Premium Power is a leading Irish electrical engineering consultancy specialising in:

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• Power system design & analysis
  
• Electrical safety & risk mitigation
  
• Smart power monitoring systems
  
• IoT-based energy management
  

We work with global leaders to make power systems smarter, safer, and more reliable — from pharmaceutical giants to hyperscale data centres.

Premium Power is now an ABB company, forming part of ABB’s Electrification Service division. This marks an exciting new chapter for our team and significantly expands the opportunities available to our engineers. ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, helping industries run high-performance operations while improving energy efficiency and sustainability.

As part of ABB Electrification Service, Premium Power combines our deep expertise in power systems engineering with ABB’s global reach, advanced technologies, and innovation ecosystem. For our team and future graduates, this means access to world‑class projects, cutting‑edge tools, and the chance to contribute to the transformation of power systems at a global scale.

As a Graduate Automation Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of deploying the next generation of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS). You’ll gain a foundation in:

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• Data integration
  
• Custom reporting/dashboard development
  
• Networked automation for electrical assets
  
• Building client-specific energy intelligence solutions
  

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• Design, implement, and document EPMS solutions for major clients
  
• Build and customise front-end systems and dashboards
  
• Work with clients to develop technical proposals
  
• Create custom reporting systems and automate alertsSupport clients by responding to system queries and providing solution upgrades
  
• Collaborate with engineers and software specialists on project rollouts
  

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• Graduate degree (or higher) in a STEM or engineering-related discipline
  
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, C#, or similar)
  
• Interest in databases, analytics, and visualisation tools
  
• Understanding of IP networking and industrial communication systems
  
• A strong desire to learn and develop automation and systems expertise
  

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• You must be currently living in Ireland with valid work permission in place
  
• Full, clean driver’s license
  

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• Above industry average salary (depending on qualifications)
  
• 25 days annual leave
  
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
  
• Income Protection & Life Assurance from day one
  
• Company-matched pension (post-probation)
  
• 100% company-funded health insurance after 12 months
  
• Commuter transport subsidies
  
• Dedicated training, mentoring, and CPD programs
  
• Fully funded sports & social club activities
  
• Real career development in a supportive, growing company
  

You’ll have the flexibility to work from either of our offices:

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• Balbriggan, North County Dublin
  
• Dublin City Centre
  

This role is open to applicants currently based in Ireland only. xcfaprz Sponsorship is not provided — please apply only if you already have full work rights in Ireland.

Apply now using the form below and start building your future with us.