Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Ireland Business Unit: Renewables & Engineering / Power Transmission & Distribution

Recruiting for one of Ireland's foremost critical utility infrastructure service providers, delivering EPC turnkey solutions across Power Transmission & Distribution, Renewables & Engineering, Smart Energy Services, and Telecoms.

The Role

Looking for a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of major electrical infrastructure projects. This is a technically demanding role offering significant scope, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on some of Ireland's most impactful energy transition projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver electrical engineering design across a range of projects including HV/MV/LV substations, overhead line systems, underground cable schemes, windfarms, solar farms, and BESS installations
Produce and review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, single line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and equipment schedules
Undertake power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection, and earthing analysis using specialist software (e.g. ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or equivalent)
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
Interface with clients, grid operators, DNOs, and statutory bodies on all electrical engineering matters
Support grid connection applications and manage technical interfaces with EirGrid and ESB Networks
Ensure all electrical designs are compliant with Irish and European standards, Eurocodes, and relevant ESB/EirGrid technical standards
Contribute to technical risk assessments, CDM obligations, and HSQE requirements throughout the design lifecycle
Support tender preparation, design reviews, and value engineering exercises

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); postgraduate qualification or Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Ireland / IET) highly desirable
Minimum 6–8 years' post-graduate electrical engineering experience, with a focus on utility-scale power or renewables infrastructure
Strong design experience across HV/MV systems, substation design, and grid-connected generation
Proficiency in power systems analysis software (ETAP, PowerFactory, or equivalent)
Thorough knowledge of Irish/European electrical standards and ESB Networks/EirGrid technical requirements
Excellent technical communication skills, including report writing and presentation to clients
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team
Full clean driving licence

Whats on Offer

The opportunity to work on flagship Irish energy infrastructure and renewables projects
Competitive salary, package, and career development support
A progressive, safety-first culture with genuine investment in people
Mentorship and a clear pathway to senior leadership for the right candidate