Senior Electrical Design Engineer – MV System

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Travel: International travel may be required

Important – Please Read Before Applying

You must have:

• A good command of English

• The legal right to work in Ireland or EU citizenship

• Strong Medium Voltage power-system design experience

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Are you an experienced electrical engineer ready to take technical ownership of complex Medium Voltage systems?

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer specialising in MV power systems to support major data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial and mission-critical projects.

You will lead MV engineering activities from design development through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and client handover.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing robust, compliant and fully integrated MV solutions while working closely with project teams, clients, consultants, vendors and specialist supply-chain partners.

This role offers genuine technical influence across multiple high-value projects and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of Medium Voltage power systems.

• Develop MV solutions from concept and detailed design through commissioning and handover.

• Review technical submittals, calculations, equipment selections and design documentation.

• Lead technical design reviews and support equipment approvals.

• Carry out or review power-system modelling and engineering studies.

• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, client and project requirements.

• Coordinate MV designs with BIM, construction, procurement and commissioning teams.

• Manage specialist vendors and support supply-chain coordination.

• Resolve complex technical and system-integration issues.

• Support MV testing, commissioning and system validation.

• Contribute to engineering standards, technical procedures and continuous improvement.

• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.

Technical Experience

You should have strong experience across several of the following areas:

• Medium Voltage distribution systems

• MV switchgear and transformers

• Protection relays and coordination

• Load-flow and short-circuit studies

• Protection selectivity studies

• Arc-flash analysis

• Earthing and grounding design

• Harmonic and power-quality analysis

• Motor starting and transient-stability studies

• MV cabling systems

• Electrical testing and commissioning

• IEC and IEEE design standards

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

• Proven experience in MV power-system design and engineering.

• Experience delivering MV packages on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or mission-critical projects.

• Proficiency in ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT, CDEGS or similar analysis software.

• Ability to lead technical reviews and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

• Confidence working with clients, consultants, vendors and senior project stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, organisation and documentation skills.

• A practical approach to producing safe, buildable and commercially effective designs.

• Ability to travel when required.

What’s on Offer

• Technical ownership of complex MV systems.

• Exposure to major international engineering and construction projects.

• Opportunities to influence design strategy and engineering standards.

• Long-term technical and professional development.

• A competitive employment package based on experience.

Apply through the application form with your English-language CV.