Electrical Engineer – Power & Grid Infrastructure Projects

Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€55000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 22 days ago
Electrical Engineer – Power & Grid Infrastructure Projects
Cork
Leading Irish Engineering Contractor in Power & Utilities
€55,000 – €75,000 Strong Benefits Package

The Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor delivering critical power and energy infrastructure projects across Ireland and Europe. The company has built a strong reputation in transmission and distribution, working on high-value grid connection and renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and battery storage.

With a growing pipeline of secured work, they continue to invest in their engineering teams, offering structured career development, strong technical exposure, and long-term progression within the power engineering sector.

The Role – Electrical Engineer
You will join a growing engineering team delivering design works on transmission and distribution grid connection projects. Working closely with senior engineers, you will play a key role in developing electrical designs, supporting feasibility studies, and contributing to project delivery from concept through to construction.

This role offers a mix of office-based design work and occasional site involvement, giving you full project lifecycle exposure across power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in electrical design for overhead lines and underground cable systems
  • Support feasibility studies for renewable energy grid connections including solar, wind, and battery projects
  • Carry out site investigations, route selection, and surveys
  • Prepare material specifications and Bills of Quantities
  • Compile technical design reports and documentation
  • Produce detailed electrical design drawings
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team on transmission and distribution projects
  • Contribute to project delivery from feasibility through to construction support
  • Assist with tender submissions and technical evaluations
  • Carry out site quality inspections during construction phases
About You
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
  • Strong interest in power engineering, transmission, or grid infrastructure
  • Experience in electrical design or engineering is beneficial but not essential
  • Good technical ability with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in MS Office, with AutoCAD knowledge an advantage
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to travel to site when required
  • Full driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €45,000 – €60,000 DOE

Benefits
  • Flexible working options
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare support and EAP programme
  • Life assurance
  • Structured training and career development programme
  • Strong progression opportunities within a growing business
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a long-term career in the power and renewable energy sector. You will gain hands-on experience across major transmission and distribution projects while working alongside experienced engineers in a supportive environment.

The role offers real progression, exposure to high-profile energy infrastructure projects, and the chance to develop specialist skills in grid connection and power engineering.

How to Apply
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345

Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Engineers across the power, utilities, and energy infrastructure sectors. Whether you are starting your career or looking to step into more advanced Electrical Engineer roles within transmission, distribution, or renewable energy projects, we have the expertise to guide you.

We work closely with leading engineering contractors delivering grid infrastructure and power projects, ensuring you get access to roles that align with your technical skills and long-term career goals.

Related roles include Electrical Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Grid Engineer, HV Engineer, and Energy Engineer.

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