HV Design Engineer – Grid Lines

Candidate Location: Latin America only
Job Location: Dublin, Ireland – On-site
Relocation: Mandatory relocation from Latin America to Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Recommended Minimum Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, power systems, HV cable design, grid connections, or related high-voltage infrastructure projects

About the Company

Our client is an established organisation in Ireland operating within the engineering and infrastructure sector.

The company is currently expanding its technical engineering team and is looking for experienced professionals to support the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

For confidentiality reasons, additional company information will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the recruitment process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HV Design Engineer – Grid Lines currently based in Latin America to join the company’s Dublin-based team.

As a HV Design Engineer on Grid Lines, you will be responsible for the engineering design and technical delivery of high-voltage grid-line infrastructure projects.

Important – LATAM Candidates & Relocation to Ireland

This opportunity is exclusively for candidates currently based in Latin America.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate from Latin America to Ireland.

Relocation is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

The company will support and manage the relocation process for the successful candidate.

This is not a remote position. Once hired, the candidate will be expected to work on-site in Dublin, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver HV underground cable system designs.
Develop engineering solutions for grid connection projects interfacing with the Irish transmission and distribution systems.
Develop and review cable system designs, including cable selection, sizing, configuration, installation arrangements and associated infrastructure.
Undertake and/or review electrical engineering calculations, including cable rating, load flow, voltage drop, losses, short-circuit and other relevant system studies.
Develop cable route and installation solutions considering technical, environmental, planning, constructability and land constraints.
Define cable installation requirements, including trenching, ducts, joint bays, link boxes, bonding arrangements and associated infrastructure.
Support the design of cable systems incorporating appropriate bonding and earthing arrangements.
Ensure designs comply with applicable EirGrid and ESB Networks functional specifications, standards and technical requirements.
Review project-specific constraints and develop practical engineering solutions to address them.
Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, planning, land, wayleave and other specialist disciplines.
Liaise with clients on any technical matters.
Review supplier and contractor submissions, drawings, calculations and proposals.
Participate in design reviews and client meetings.
Provide technical support during construction and respond to RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
Identify engineering risks and contribute to project risk assessments and mitigation measures.
Support the development of engineering standards, procedures, templates and best practice within the organisation.

Required Experience and Competencies

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience of working on projects associated with EirGrid and/or ESB Networks would be a significant advantage.
Demonstrable experience in HV underground cable system design.
Understanding of power system engineering principles and network connection requirements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical report-writing skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Understanding of power system engineering principles and network connection requirements.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced LATAM-based electrical engineering professional to develop their career internationally while working on technically complex high-voltage infrastructure projects in Ireland.

The role offers exposure to grid connection projects, HV underground cable systems, multidisciplinary engineering coordination, and construction-stage technical support.

The company will provide support throughout the relocation process from Latin America to Ireland.

Important Application Requirement

Only candidates currently based in Latin America who are willing and able to relocate to Dublin, Ireland will be considered.

The position is fully on-site in Ireland. Relocation is mandatory and will be supported by the company.

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