Reference
MA219
Sector
MEP and Fire Engineering
Salary
€70,000 to €85,000 Per Annum
Benefits
Flexible working, 20-25 days AL, Support for Chartership, subsidised socials
Town/City
Dublin
Contract Type
Full time
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A top M&E consultancy in Dublin is expanding its Energy Infrastructure team and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer to support the design and delivery of major HV and MV infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
This is a senior technical position offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex electrical infrastructure projects while helping to develop and grow an in-house HV engineering capability.
The successful candidate will work closely with clients, utilities, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary engineering teams across a range of high-profile energy and infrastructure projects.
The Role
You will take a lead role in the delivery of HV and MV infrastructure projects, including:
HV and MV substationsAIS and GIS installationsGrid connection infrastructureEnergy centresLanding stations and interconnectorsHV cable systems and associated infrastructureAuxiliary and secondary electrical systems
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the technical delivery of HV/MV engineering projects.Developing and reviewing single-line diagrams and substation layouts.Producing and reviewing protection and control philosophies.Designing HV cable, earthing and lightning protection systems.Working on secondary systems and auxiliary power requirements.Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.Managing technical interfaces with clients, utilities, TSOs/DSOs, contractors and OEMs.Providing technical leadership and guidance to other engineers.Reviewing technical studies and supporting key engineering decisions.Supporting load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, harmonic, power quality and earthing studies.Supporting tenders, technical bids and project planning.Attending client meetings, site visits, inspections and commissioning activities.Helping develop internal HV standards, procedures and engineering capability.Supporting the recruitment, mentoring and development of future members of the HV team.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.8+ years' experience within HV/MV electrical engineering.Strong experience delivering HV infrastructure and substation projects.Experience with substations up to 400kV would be highly advantageous.Experience with both AIS and GIS substations.Strong knowledge of grid connection infrastructure and HV systems.Experience working with utilities, TSOs, DSOs or major infrastructure clients.Strong understanding of primary and secondary substation systems.Knowledge of protection and control systems.Experience with earthing, lightning protection and HV cable systems.Consultancy, utility, energy infrastructure or industrial power experience.Previous experience coordinating engineering teams or external consultants.Chartered Engineer status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
Technical Skills
You should have a strong understanding of:
IEC, BS, EN and IS standardsHV design principlesSubstation engineeringGrid connection requirementsProtection and controlEarthing and lightning protectionHV cable systems
Experience with software such as AutoCAD, ETAP and PowerFactory is desirable, with PSCAD experience an advantage.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior HV Engineer who wants to move beyond purely technical delivery and play a genuine role in building and developing an HV engineering function.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work on major energy and infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe.Take technical ownership of complex HV projects.Work directly with major clients, utilities and industry stakeholders.Help shape internal HV standards, processes and capabilities.Mentor and develop other engineers.Progress your career within a rapidly growing multidisciplinary consultancy.Contribute to projects supporting the wider energy transition and digital infrastructure sector.
If you're an experienced HV Engineer looking for a senior technical position where you can have genuine influence over projects, clients and the development of an expanding HV team, this could be an excellent next step.
