Senior Electrical Engineer

You are an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer ready to take the lead on design, coordination and delivery of major electrical infrastructure works on a high-profile EP&R project in Dublin. Working with a well-established engineering contractor operating across energy, power, renewables and large-scale industrial projects, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and technically robust installation of HV electrical systems.

This role is suited to a driven electrical engineer with strong HV project experience who is looking to join a progressive organisation with a consistent pipeline of complex and technically challenging projects across Ireland and Europe.

For full details, contact Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Senior Electrical Engineer – Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  
  
• 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Project or Design Engineer within HV energy or renewables.
  
  
• Strong technical background across HV/LV systems, protection, control and power distribution.
  
  
• Experience completing system studies such as load flow, arc flash and protection coordination.
  
  
• Strong communication, organisation and documentation skills.
  
  
• Ability to influence design and project decisions while working within a high-performing engineering team.
  
  

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Develop and review schematic drawings, single-line diagrams and technical specifications.
  
  
• Complete detailed HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash and load flow.
  
  
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on GIS/AIS substations.
  
  
• Manage compliance with project safety requirements and industry standards.
  
  
• Lead the design and specification of HV/LV equipment, protection and control systems.
  
  
• Select, procure and review electrical equipment and vendor documentation.
  
  
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and technical reports.
  
  
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders.
  
  
• Manage document control, technical queries and project progress tracking.
  
  
• Develop programmes using MS Project and support planning, testing and handover activities.
  
  
• Lead engineering work packages, supervise junior engineers and support prototype testing.
  
  
• Evaluate design solutions, cost performance, safety impacts and overall system reliability.
  
  

The Package You Can Expect

• 23 days annual leave
  
  
• Company pension (no waiting period)
  
  
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
  
  
• Private health insurance contribution
  
  
• Life and disability cover
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and families
  
  
• CPD, further education support and chartership assistance
  
  
• Ongoing upskilling and professional development opportunities
  
  

Why Join?

• A culture built on empowerment, continuous improvement and innovation.
  
  
• Strong focus on safety, quality and integrated project delivery.
  
  
• Opportunity to work on major energy and infrastructure projects in a high-growth sector.
  
  

Interviews are taking place now. If you’re interested in this role, click Apply Now to send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 00353 (0)1 531 4345.

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