Electrical Design Engineer – High Voltage Experience Essential
JOB_53623501120624Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin CityWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
Competitve Annual SalaryClosing date
3 Jan 2026
Electrical Design Engineer – High Voltage Experience Essential
Your New Company
Your new company is a leading Irish consultancy working across civil and environmental projects for over 50 years. With 4 offices across the UK and Ireland, they employ over 250 people and are renowned for delivering high-quality solutions.
They are focused on the delivery of large-scale public infrastructure projects and are excited to be expanding our energy team to capitalise on the Government’s commitment to the expansion and renewal of the energy grid.
Your New Role
In your new role as Electrical Design Engineer, you will be supporting the delivery of their increasing number of energy projects, which currently include:
- Electrification of Cork Area Commuter Rail Network, with associated grid extensions and substations
- Various grid connections for private energy developers
- HV cable diversions to support transportation infrastructure
- Planning applications for new ESB substations
You will be required to have ample knowledge of power generation, power system planning, power system protection and power system transmission and distribution.
What You Need to Succeed
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
- At least
Two years’ post-qualification experience in the design or construction of energy projects, such as wind and solar farms, high voltage substations and/or HV cable systems - Specialisation in power or HV engineering
- Good knowledge of EirGrid and ESB standards
- Good knowledge of the design and construction of energy projects
- Experience of preparing reports
- Experience in implementing quality procedures and records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Motivated individual with a strong work ethic
- Competency in AutoCAD
- Knowledge of substation primary or secondary designs and working knowledge of substation design software
- Experience in HV cable design
- Experience in wind or solar farm design or construction
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