Electrical Engineer

KES Group; Strabane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is looking for an Electrical Engineer to oversee the design and development of LV switchgear. This role involves providing technical assistance and mentoring junior engineers within a state-of-the-art facility. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in switchgear engineering. The position is permanent and offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND / HNC in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electrical switchgear engineering.
• Hands-on experience with protection coordination studies.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD, SEE, or EPLAN experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical design of switchgear based on project requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to Estimators and Project Coordinators.
• Aid in the production of standard Electrical Designs.
• Ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor and train junior electrical engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical switchgear engineering

Design installation and commissioning

Protection coordination studies

Relay setting calculations

Arc flash hazard analysis

Excellent IT skills

Teamwork

AutoCAD

SEE

EPLAN

Education

Degree or HND / HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Due to Company expansion, we are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer within our Energi Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical aspects of the design and development of LV Switchgear. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with state-of-the-art facilities and ambitious plans for the future.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the technical design of switchgear, based on project requirements.
• Providing technical assistance to Estimators and Project Coordinators.
• Aiding in the production of standard Electrical Designs.
• Ensuring compliance with standards.
• Mentoring and training junior electrical engineers and technicians.

Skills and Qualifications

• A degree or HND / HNC in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electrical switchgear engineering, including design installation and commissioning.
• Hands on experience performing protection coordination studies, relay setting calculations and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Work to exceptionally high standards.
• Working as part of a team.
• AutoCAD, SEE, or EPLAN experience would be advantageous.

Further Information

Vacancy ID 1751214 Job Sector Manufacturing,Engineering Area Co Tyrone Location Strabane Salary Based on experience No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40.5 Published date 19/12/2025 Closing date 05/01/2026 Worktime Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm

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