Principal Electrical Engineer - Healthcare

Principal Electrical Engineer - Healthcare

• Listed: 28 Aug 2025
• MEP Consultancy
• Dublin - Central
• 70,000 to 80,000

My Client are an award winning international Engineering Consultancy who are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with healthcare expertise to join our Building Engineering group in their Dublin office.

The successful Electrical Engineer will be a part of a group of multi-disciplinary engineers who overcome highly complex challenges in the built environment with creativity, technical expertise, passion and a commitment to designing with a social purpose.

The successful candidate will assume a lead role in a diverse and challenging range of design projects, primarily in our healthcare portfolio but also with the opportunity to work across other sectors

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management (resources and fees)
• Preparation of design & contract documentation and specifications
• Designing and reviewing design work of intermediate and junior engineers
• Design of systems including but not limited to electrical distribution, small power, lighting & emergency lighting, fire detection & alarm, ICT, security and vertical transportation
• Co-ordination of work with all members of design teams (architect, engineers of all disciplines, QS, etc.)
• Ensuring that all designs and documents are prepared to the highest standards
• Estimating, Procurement and Cost Control on projects
• Compiling project reports
• Conceptual design studies and reports
• Mentoring and development of intermediate and junior engineers in the group
• Liaising with the supply chain and contractors to co-ordinate the successful delivery of the MEP installations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters or Degree in Electrical Services engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 9+ years post-qualification experience, most of which will be in design gained within a consultancy environment.
• Substantial experience in design of healthcare projects.
• Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving status)
• Technically excellent with in-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
• Experience in leading design teams
• Experience in using Revit and directing engineers using Revit
• Proven team player
• Organised and adaptable, with a flexible approach to work
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Competent in electrical design software
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Highly motivated, pro-active and willing to take on new challenges
• Demonstrated experience in the design of Building Services Electrical systems
• As a senior MEP grade, a core knowledge of Building Services Mechanical systems

Benefits:

• €70,000 to €80,000 - Dependent on Experience
• Profit Sharing
• Double Matching Pension Contributions
• Travel Subsistence
• Healthcare Subsidy
• Hybrid WFH options
• Further benefits available

To register your interest, please forward your CV to Jennie Hoare at . For further information, please feel free to contact me on or 1 .
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