MV Specialist Electrical Engineer - Dublin or Limerick

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 20 days ago
MV Specialist Electrical Engineer – Data Centre / Mission Critical Projects
Dublin or Limerick, Ireland
International Engineering Services Contractor
€90,000 Package (DOE)

The Company
This opportunity is with one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary engineering contractors, delivering complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. With a strong reputation for delivering high value engineering projects, the company works with global clients across sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and power infrastructure.

Known for its engineering expertise and strong technical culture, the business places a major emphasis on innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development. Engineers here are given the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while progressing their careers within a company that invests heavily in training, leadership development and long term career growth.

The Role – MV Specialist Electrical Engineer
As an MV Specialist Electrical Engineer, you will lead the engineering and technical delivery of medium voltage systems across major construction and infrastructure projects. This role sits at the centre of project design coordination, installation support and commissioning activities, ensuring MV electrical systems are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with strict client and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with project managers, design teams, supply chain partners and commissioning specialists to ensure medium voltage systems are correctly designed, installed and integrated. The role combines technical leadership, system modelling, design validation and site engineering support across multiple large scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of medium voltage electrical systems on complex construction projects
• Coordinate MV design activities with on site installation teams and project delivery schedules
• Prepare and manage technical electrical submittals and ensure approvals are secured within programme timelines
• Track procurement and delivery of MV equipment including switchgear, transformers and protection systems
• Review designs with BIM teams to ensure installations are fully coordinated and constructible
• Carry out electrical system walkdowns to verify compliance with specifications and design drawings
• Manage specialist vendors during commissioning and ensure systems are delivered on schedule
• Compile commissioning documentation including test packs, functional test procedures and O&M manuals
• Perform advanced power system studies including load flow, short circuit and protection coordination analysis
• Conduct power quality, harmonic and arc flash studies using specialist software such as ETAP, PSCAD or DIgSILENT
• Review consultant and subcontractor MV system designs to validate equipment sizing and specifications
• Support project teams in resolving complex MV technical issues across multiple projects
• Assist estimating and procurement teams with technical queries and value engineering proposals
• Contribute to engineering process improvements and knowledge sharing across the wider engineering team

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience working with medium voltage electrical systems within construction, utilities or industrial environments
• Proven experience supporting large scale projects such as data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, manufacturing plants or power infrastructure
• Experience carrying out power system modelling and studies using software such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT or similar tools
• Strong understanding of IEC and IEEE electrical design standards
• Ability to review and validate MV system designs including switchgear, transformers, protection and cabling
• Excellent coordination skills when working with project managers, consultants and subcontractors
• Strong technical problem solving ability and attention to engineering detail
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities within fast paced construction environments

What’s on Offer

Salary: €90,000 (DOE)

Benefits:
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Career progression within a leading engineering contractor
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Opportunity to work on major international engineering projects

Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer specialising in medium voltage systems to take a leading technical role on some of the most complex engineering projects currently being delivered across Ireland and Europe. You will work alongside highly experienced engineers and gain exposure to large scale data centre, pharmaceutical and industrial developments that require the highest levels of engineering expertise.

For engineers who want to move into a specialist MV systems role with greater technical ownership and influence across multiple projects, this position offers the chance to develop your career within a company known for engineering excellence and long term career opportunities.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this MV Specialist Electrical Engineer role, you can contact Ryan Kieran at Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345

Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting electrical engineers, MV electrical specialists, electrical design engineers and power systems engineers across Ireland’s construction, data centre and engineering sectors. We work closely with contractors delivering complex electrical infrastructure including medium voltage power distribution systems, mission critical electrical installations and large scale engineering projects.

If you are considering a move within the electrical engineering sector, particularly within MV electrical engineering, power systems engineering or data centre electrical design roles, Breagh Recruitment can provide guidance on the best opportunities currently available.

Related Roles:
Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Commissioning Engineer

 

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