Senior HVDC Electrical Engineer
JOB_53808271125733Job type
PermanentLocation
Dublin CityWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
EngineeringPay
60k to 70k DOEClosing date
28 Mar 2026
Senior HVDC Electrical Engineer - Dublin 2 Office – 60k to 70k
Your New Company
You will be joining a globally recognised engineering and advisory organisation known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the buildings, transport, energy, water, and critical minerals sectors. The organisation is committed to enabling the global transition to net‑zero and is rapidly expanding in markets that support low‑carbon infrastructure.
Your New Position
In your new role as a Senior / Lead HVDC Electrical Engineer, you will work within a multidisciplinary Energy and Infrastructure team delivering high‑profile Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects across Europe. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to HVAC and HVDC design packages from concept through construction, working across feasibility studies, FEED, regulatory advisory, interconnectors, offshore wind, utilities, rail, data centres, and industrial facilities.
You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, and service providers, presenting technical solutions and influencing strategic project outcomes.
What You Need to Succeed
- Qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related discipline.
- Experience providing consultancy services for transmission and distribution utilities or HVDC developers.
- Understanding of European and international grid connection processes and Grid Codes.
- Extensive knowledge of HVDC technologies and converter station layouts.
- Experience with interconnector, onshore, and offshore HVDC schemes.
- Proficiency in power system analysis software (e.g., PowerFactory, PSS/E, IPSA, ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-ATP, ERACS, SKM).
- Modelling capability in DPL, Python, or similar.
- Experience in insulation coordination, protection settings, cable thermal ratings, transformer calculations, system losses, and earthing design.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
What You Get in Return
- Continuous learning, development programs, and mentorship.
- Opportunities for international collaboration and assignments.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Profit‑sharing program linked to organizational success.
- Flexible working, including remote work options and short‑term overseas work.
- Pension scheme, disability insurance, mobility benefits, and family support including daycare subsidies (and childcare placements in some locations).
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