MV Specialist Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

MV Specialist Electrical Engineer - Power Systems (BH-3238)

Location: Dublin, Ireland Sector: Engineering Salary: €75,000-€95,000 DOE

About the Role

This specialist will design, review, coordinate, and deliver medium voltage and critical power infrastructure across major construction projects. Working closely with project managers, construction teams, consultants, equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and clients, you will ensure electrical systems meet project requirements, programme objectives, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review medium voltage electrical designs and technical specifications.
• Carry out power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and network analysis.
• Support the design and delivery of MV infrastructure, substations, switchgear, and critical power systems.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, engineering documentation, and design submissions.
• Review drawings and coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and specialist suppliers.
• Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and project coordination meetings.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations and equipment reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, testing, and handover phases.
• Assist in resolving technical and design-related issues throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice.

Qualifications Must Have Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical design or power systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of MV distribution systems, power systems analysis, and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, Amtech, EPLAN, or similar software.

Preferred Experience

• Experience carrying out power system studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination).
• Experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience working directly with contractors, equipment vendors, and project delivery teams.
• Knowledge of IEC, EN, IEC, and BS7671 standards.

Nice to Have

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, or Adobe Pro.
• Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure and grid connections.
• Experience supporting commissioning and energisation activities.

Benefits

• Pension contribution
• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Chartership support and professional development
• Exposure to major Irish and European construction projects
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to transition from consultancy into project delivery