Graduate Electrical Engineer (T&D) Cork 2026

Graduate Electrical Engineer (T&D) Cork 2026 NeoDyne

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Electrical
Salary: Competitive salary

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extends across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Within our Transmission & Distribution team, we deliver mission-critical design packages that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network, moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future. Department highlights include:

• Driving complex design delivery: We design AIS/GIS substations from 20kV to 220kV and contestable build and non-contestable stations in the range of 40 to 550MVA CCGT. Connections include conventional and renewable Power Generation, Peaking, Battery Storage, DS3 and Solar PV plants and large demand loads such as data centres and process plants.
• Delivery of high-complexity design frameworks: NeoDyne is a gas network design framework supplier, playing a significant role in providing electrical and instrumentation engineering services for the on-shore Natural Gas Industry and Regulated gas utility sector in Ireland and the UK. Our expertise include Compressor Station, AGI Electrical & Instrumentation design, Fiscal and non-Fiscal metering, and Cathodic Protection.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position summary

NeoDyne is recruiting a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution team. Our graduate programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills. Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

This Graduate opportunity is offered as a full-time permanent contract, based at our Cork Office, with an excellent salary and benefits package.

What will I be doing?

• Data Centre and Substation Electrical Design: This includes all associated electrical calculations from specifying HV equipment to sizing of station LV battery units, design of control and protection systems, as well as laying out plans and equipment locations. You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art engineering software for control and protection design and substation layouts.
• Carrying out Power Systems Electrical Studies: Load Estimates, Protection Coordination, Cable Sizing Calcs and earthing studies. You will also get to use leading-edge power system modelling software to run steady state and transient electrical studies, including short circuit studies, arc flash and grid compliance studies for proposed renewable generation.
• Generating technical reports and reviewing technical documentation will also be key parts of our graduate programme to help develop your soft skills.

What about training?

Our induction programme revolves around a 70-20-10 learning and development model.

• 70% On-the-job Learning: You'll get stuck in from Day 1, working on real projects, delivering real business value to our customers both on- and off-site.
• 20% Learning from others: You'll be part of a team, working with subject matter experts and interacting with our customers daily. You'll receive support and guidance, and an invaluable opportunity to learn from former graduates who've seen it and done it.
• 10% Formal Education: We'll help you become an expert in your chosen field, backed up by formal e-learning and classroom training. This extends to attaining professional certifications where relevant to our business specialisations.

Experience & skills

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full Irish driving licence or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.
• 0-2 years' experience in a similar electrical design role or work placement.
• Experience in developing electrical schematics using AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar.
• Experience in developing equipment layouts using AutoCAD, or similar.

Characteristics

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Graduation Day
• Health Insurance
• Income ProtectionLife Assurance
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Flexible Working
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Cycle to work scheme

Additional information

NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.