Engineering Manager – Metocean

About Green Rebel

Green Rebel specialises in offshore data acquisition, delivery, analytics and consultancy, supporting the development of offshore renewable energy and marine infrastructure projects.

Our team of scientists, engineers, surveyors and analysts combines specialist technical expertise with dedicated survey vessels and proprietary measurement technology to deliver high-quality data and insights.

Green Rebel's mission is to support the development of offshore renewable energy globally, providing the reliable environmental and technical data that developers and other stakeholders need to make informed decisions and deliver commercially and environmentally sustainable projects.

Green Rebel operates across two primary divisions: Geophysical & Hydrographic Survey and Metocean. Our seabed survey operations are based in Cork, while our Metocean division operates from a purpose-built production and engineering facility in Limerick, where this position will be based.

Green Rebel is committed to continued growth, innovation and sustainability, while providing a positive working environment where employee wellbeing, professional development and career progression are central to our values.

The Role

Green Rebel is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within our Metocean division.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for the engineering development, reliability and continuous improvement of our proprietary offshore measurement systems, including floating lidar platforms.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering function, overseeing the design, integration and performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and associated control and communication systems. Working closely with Production, Field Operations, Projects and Data Science, they will ensure our systems are robust, maintainable and suitable for prolonged operation in demanding offshore environments.

The Engineering Manager will take ownership of engineering standards, technical documentation, system improvements and development priorities, while providing practical engineering support and leadership to the wider team.

We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong electrical and electronic systems knowledge, sound technical judgement and the ability to lead people, solve complex problems and deliver engineering improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Management

Lead and coordinate the Engineering department, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities and technical accountability.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineering personnel and supporting specialists.

Manage engineering design, development, testing and implementation activities.

Establish and maintain engineering standards, design controls, technical documentation and appropriate quality assurance processes.

Plan and prioritise engineering resources and development activities in line with operational and business requirements.

Work closely with Production, Field Operations, Data Science and Projects teams to resolve technical issues and support effective project delivery.

* Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety across engineering activities, ensuring appropriate consideration of safety in design, testing, production and maintenance.

Systems Engineering & Development

Take technical ownership of the design, integration and continued development of Green Rebel's floating lidar systems, metocean platforms, seabed frames and associated offshore measurement equipment.

Oversee electrical and electronic system architecture, including power distribution, control panels, instrumentation and associated hardware.

Lead improvements in system reliability, standardisation, modularity and maintainability.

Oversee the integration of hardware, embedded software, data acquisition, telemetry and communications systems, coordinating specialist input where required.

Develop and improve power generation, battery storage, energy management and system autonomy for long-duration offshore operations.

Coordinate mechanical and structural engineering requirements, including component design, materials selection and fabrication.

* Evaluate and implement engineering solutions to improve performance, reliability and operational efficiency.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Provide senior technical support for complex troubleshooting, system failures and operational engineering challenges.

Establish and oversee appropriate testing, verification and acceptance procedures for new and modified systems.

Ensure engineering designs and documentation support efficient production, maintenance and offshore servicing.

Identify recurring technical issues and lead corrective actions and sustainable engineering improvements.

Maintain effective control of engineering drawings, schematics, system configurations and technical records.

Support technical input into client requirements, tender submissions and future technology development.

* Lead engineering procurement and supplier engagement, including technical specifications, component selection, supplier evaluation and coordination of external engineering and fabrication services.

Your Profile

Required

A relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in electrical, electronic, systems, mechanical or a related engineering discipline.

Strong practical knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, including design, integration, fault finding and troubleshooting.

Experience in the development, integration or maintenance of complex engineering systems involving multiple technical disciplines.

Good understanding of power systems, electrical distribution, control systems and instrumentation.

Experience leading engineering teams, technical projects or multidisciplinary engineering activities.

Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and reliable engineering solutions.

Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to establish technical priorities, manage resources and work effectively with operational teams.

Strong awareness of Health & Safety, procurement and commercial considerations within engineering, including the ability to manage technical risk, supplier relationships and project costs.

* A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of engineering decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Desirable

Experience in marine technology, offshore engineering, renewable energy, industrial automation, instrumentation or other high-reliability engineering environments.

Knowledge of DC power systems, solar generation, battery storage and energy management.

Experience with embedded systems, data loggers, control software or instrumentation interfaces.

Understanding of industrial networking, remote communications, telemetry and unattended monitoring systems.

Experience in mechanical design, fabrication, materials selection or marine equipment development.

Familiarity with reliability engineering, redundancy, fail-safe design and modular system architecture.

Experience with product development, prototyping, testing and engineering standardisation.

Knowledge of floating lidar, oceanographic measurement systems or marine mooring arrangements.

Experience with CAD software and engineering project planning.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Green Rebel?

Lead the engineering development of proprietary offshore measurement technology.

Work directly with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and offshore specialists.

Take meaningful responsibility for engineering decisions, technical standards and product development.

Contribute to international offshore wind and marine infrastructure projects.

Help shape the future engineering capabilities of an established Irish technology business.

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 13th, November, 2026

Applications, including a Cover Letter and current CV should be emailed to : [email protected]

Pay: €75,000.00-€95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person