The course covers the fundamentals of Building Services Design. Students need a firm grounding in the fundamentals of engineering science before they can undertake engineering design. First year is structured to deliver these fundamentals through a range of modules such as Thermofluids, Mechanics, and Electrical Technology. It is essential that engineers can communicate their ideas and designs effectively. These practical skills are developed in the Creativity, Innovation & Teamwork module, and the Computer Aided Design (CAD) module. In Year 2 and Year 3 students focus on the core design elements of Building Services. This typically involves the design of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, electrical power systems, electrical distribution systems and lighting systems. Incorporation of renewable technologies into the design is essential. A major Building Services design project in Year 3 allows the students to demonstrate their design ability as well as their project management skills.

Graduates can join consulting engineering companies. They are employed as an assistant engineer and are mentored by a senior engineer as they further develop their skills in the design of building services systems from concept stage to construction stage. Graduates then progress to the lead design engineer either on mechanical or electrical systems. From there they advance to engineering manager, ultimately responsible for a design team. Graduates also join Mechanical and Electrical Contracting companies. These companies are responsible for the installation, testing, and handover of building services systems. Graduates would typically start as an assistant to a senior site engineer. They learn the project management skills necessary to run a multimillion euro project including planning a project over a year, purchasing of main plant (boilers, pumps, air handling units, transformers etc.) and solving day to day engineering problems associated with installing large piping, ducting and electrical systems, liaising with architects, structural engineers and clients. These engineers can progress quickly to Project Managers responsible for all aspects of the project (financial and technical). Other career paths include commissioning engineering equipment design, equipment sales, and CAD technicians..