Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Engineering Electrical

Salary: Competitive salary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be based on an EP&R project in the Leinster region.

Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Life Science, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K., Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

What you will be doing

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Developing HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
• Pre commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS sub stations
• Complying with specific project safety requirements
• Detailed design covering all aspects of high & low voltage equipment and control and protection systems
• Specification, selection and procurement of equipment
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation
• Assisting with preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue
• Monitoring progress against the programme and issuing progress reports
• Preparing method statements and risk assessments
• Document control, recording and transmitting information
• Co ordinating with clients, other design team members and contractors on technical issues
• Managing all technical queries on site and assisting project team with all site electrical engineering issues, including planning, testing, commissioning and handover of all project systems
• Preparing programmes using MS Project
• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating programme of assigned engineering work and projects
• Assembling bid, approval and construction issue drawing packages
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the design and changing it if necessary
• Estimating cost, reliability and safety factors
• Using computers extensively to produce and analyse designs
• Supervising technicians and other engineers during development phase
• Building, testing and modifying product prototypes
• Carrying out any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the company

Is this job for me?

• Suitable candidates must have a third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years' experience working as an Electrical Project Engineer in the HV Energy and Renewable sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.

In return from Suir Engineering

• 23 days annual leave
• Company pension contributions - no waiting period
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Life and disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational assistance, CPD, chartership supports and upskilling opportunities

Our way of working

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering is an equal opportunities employer; we value our greatest asset - our people.

We do not require the support of recruitment agencies at this time.