Electrical Design Engineer

Location Dublin
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Dermot Doherty

Contact email: dermot.doherty@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 51889
Published: 2 days ago

 My client, a leading contractor in the energy sector, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding team in Dublin. This role will focus on delivering renewable energy projects and HV/MV substations and cabling works across Ireland. It offers strong development potential within a business accredited for its CPD programme by Engineers Ireland.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Design HV/MV substations, control, and protection systems.

  • Produce and review electrical drawings, including SLDs, layouts, and schematics.

  • Deliver detailed designs across high and low voltage equipment and protection systems.

  • Prepare and interpret technical specifications, enquiry documents, and project reports.

  • Ensure all work complies with relevant design standards and client requirements.

  • Coordinate design and delivery with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

  • Support preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and contract documentation.

  • Monitor project progress against programme and provide accurate reporting.

  • Apply accurate setting out and dimensional control where required.

  • Resolve technical issues effectively throughout project stages.

 

 Key Skills:

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering.

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering experience (desirable, not essential).

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.

  • Strong technical ability with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

  • Excellent teamwork skills with the initiative to work independently when required.

  • Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and numerical.

 

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