Senior Power Systems Engineer - Dublin or Cork

Senior Power Systems Engineer - Dublin or Cork

Posting Start Date: 07/15/26 Requisition ID: 69573
Location: Cork, Ireland (T12 TE8P) Dublin, Ireland (D02 X248)
Company: Tractebel Engineering Ireland Limited - Engineering - Permanent - Full time

RED (Tractebel Engineering Ireland Limited) is an international M&E consultancy that delivers low energy design solutions for digital infrastructure and zero carbon built environments. We cover the entire project lifecycle, delivering time and cost effective outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Power Engineer you will design and optimise power systems for data centre projects, ensuring reliability and efficiency through advanced simulations.

• Simulation Expertise - conduct load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic studies, and cable sizing per IEC standards, and calculate underground raceway temperatures.
• Collaborative Design Support - work with design teams, respond to RFIs, liaise with clients, and participate in project meetings.
• Transient Studies - calculate transformer inrush currents and perform transient stability analysis when required.
• Documentation & Reporting - validate simulation inputs, prepare detailed reports, maintain records, and approve technical specifications for core electrical equipment.
• Continuous Professional Development - stay current with industry trends, improve simulation methods, and contribute to team knowledge enhancement.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Power Engineering.
• Proven experience in power systems engineering, preferably in data centre projects.
• Working toward Chartered Engineering status.
• Proficiency in ETAP (preferred), DigSilent or SKM, with expertise in load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic, cable sizing and transient studies.
• Experience with earthing studies and various unit protection settings.
• Deep understanding of models for generators, transformers, motors and UPS across LV, MV and up to 132 kV.
• Knowledge of power systems control and SCADA.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Consulting or construction background preferred and ability to work in a global consultancy environment.
• Commitment to ethics, including the Ethics Charter and Guidance.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days over five years.
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Contributory company pension.
• Health care scheme (company funded).
• Non contractual bonuses and training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Collaborative teams with mentoring support.
• Equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Roles are ideal for individuals with the right to work in Ireland without restrictions.

RED is a company of Tractebel.