Control & Protection Engineer

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PRSA pension with employerContribution

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Paid Overtime

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Control & Protection Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution team in Cork. You will design, configure and commission protection and control systems for substations and renewable projects, with training provided.

Based at the Cork Office, the role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as part of NeoDyne's People First culture, emphasizing teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years' experience in a similar electrical or substation design role.
• Experience in developing Electrical Schematics using EPLAN.
• Knowledge and experience in the Energy sector.
• Knowledge of Excel for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Protection and Control (P&C) designs for HV and MV substations, including protection schemes, control schematics, SLDs, and interlocking diagrams.
• Specify and design AC/DC auxiliary systems, control panels, marshalling cabinets, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare Protection Coordination Studies, fault current calculations, and relay grading reports.
• Select and configure protection relays and prepare detailed relay setting files.
• Design and implement substation automation systems (SAS), RTU/PLC logic, and IEC 61850-based systems.
• Create detailed control logic diagrams, signal lists, and communication interfaces for SCADA, RTU, and IED integration.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-learning

Prioritisation

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Excel

Job description

NeoDyne are recruiting a Control & Protection Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution team. The successful candidate will support the design, configuration, and commissioning of protection and control systems for substations, renewable energy projects, and industrial power systems. Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable but not essential as we will provide all training.

The role is offered as a full-time staff position, based at our Cork Office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's \"People First\" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Within our Transmission & Distribution team, we deliver mission-critical design packages that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network, moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future. Department highlights include:

• Driving complex design delivery: We design AIS/GIS substations from 20kV to 220kV and contestable build and non-contestable stations in the range of 40 to 550MVA CCGT. Connections include conventional and renewable Power Generation, Peaking, Battery Storage, DS3 and Solar PV plants and large demand loads such as data centres and process plants.
• Delivery of high-complexity design frameworks: NeoDyne is a gas network design framework supplier, playing a significant role in providing electrical and instrumentation engineering services for the on-shore Natural Gas Industry and Regulated gas utility sector in Ireland and the UK. Our expertise include Compressor Station, AGI Electrical & Instrumentation design, Fiscal and non-Fiscal metering, and Cathodic Protection.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Engineering

• Develop Protection and Control (P&C) designs for HV and MV substations, including protection schemes, control schematics, SLDs, and interlocking diagrams.
• Specify and design AC/DC auxiliary systems, control panels, marshalling cabinets, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare Protection Coordination Studies, fault current calculations, and relay grading reports.
• Select and configure protection relays and prepare detailed relay setting files.
• Design and implement substation automation systems (SAS), RTU/PLC logic, and IEC 61850-based systems.
• Create detailed control logic diagrams, signal lists, and communication interfaces for SCADA, RTU, and IED integration.

Testing, Commissioning, and Verification

• Develop Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures for control and protection systems.
• Carry out relay testing, secondary injection, and end-to-end testing.
• Verify correct protection functionality, trip logic, interlocking, and communication protocols.
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, energisation, and fault-finding phases.

Documentation and Compliance

• Produce comprehensive design documentation, wiring schedules, technical specifications, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with EirGrid, ESB Networks, and IEC/EN standards, as well as client-specific design rules.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of design templates, engineering standards, and QA processes.

Project Delivery and Collaboration

• Reporting to the Lead or Senior Engineering Manager on projects
• Providing guidance and training to junior and graduate engineers.
• Engage with clients, OEMs, and suppliers to clarify design interfaces, technical requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and technical tender reviews for new projects.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, or equivalent
• 4+ years' experience in a similar electrical or substation design role
• Experience in developing Electrical Schematics using EPLAN.
• Knowledge and experience in the Energy sector
• Knowledge of Excel for calculations.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond control & protection through company training, for example: Earth Grid Design, Reactive Power, Load Flow & Short Circuit Analysis, Substation Layouts Design, HV & MV Equipment Sizing and verification.
• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
• Paid Overtime
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.