Electrical Engineers - HV Substations

Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 3 days ago
You are an Electrical Engineer with an interest in high-voltage and substation engineering, looking to join a fast-growing and dynamic engineering environment delivering complex power and infrastructure projects.

This is a flexible opportunity open to engineers at all levels, from early-career and graduate profiles through to experienced and senior engineers. You will be involved in detailed electrical design, protection and control engineering, and technical delivery across a range of HV substation and power system projects.

For those keen to learn more about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ryan at ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or 01 531 4345.

Electrical Engineer – Skills & Experience: Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering

Experience or strong interest in HV substation design ranging from 10kV to 220kV

Familiarity with protection and control systems

Experience preparing engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation

Knowledge of ESB standards advantageous but not essential

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or Eplan beneficial

Strong technical aptitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Safety-focused approach to engineering and design

Flexible, committed and able to work effectively under time pressure

As an Electrical Engineer you will: Prepare electrical engineering drawings including substation layouts, elevations and lightning protection zones

Produce panel schematic and wiring drawings

Design protection and control schemes for HV and MV systems

Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation

Carry out technical evaluations of supplier and vendor equipment offers

Produce technical reports and design documentation

Support senior engineers and project teams across multiple project stages

Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, specifications and safety requirements

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and technical standards

Health, Safety & Quality: Promote a strong safety-first culture across all engineering activities

Ensure all designs comply with applicable regulations, standards and best practice

Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, quality and documentation

Support quality assurance and design review processes

The Package: A competitive salary package is on offer, aligned to experience level:

  • Graduate / Trainee Electrical Engineer: €35,000 – €45,000

  • Electrical Engineer: €45,000 – €65,000

  • Senior Electrical Engineer: €65,000 – €85,000

In addition, the role offers a strong benefits package including contributory pension, death-in-service cover, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to progress within a growing engineering organisation.

Interviews are currently taking place.
If you are interested, click Apply Now, send an up-to-date CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com, or call 00353 (0)1 531 4345.

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