Electrical / Controls Design Engineer

Asset Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical / Controls Design Engineer in Dublin, Ireland. The role involves designing electrical systems for industrial projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing technical specifications. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess over 5 years of industrial electrical design experience, particularly in MV/LV power distribution and data centers. Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM/Revit is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of formal experience in industrial electrical design.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and BIM/Revit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on industrial projects.
• Design electrical services packages under guidance.
• Develop technical specifications and electrical deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

SKM (PTW)

Job description

Electrical / Controls Design Engineer

Ref. 1373

Location: Dublin, Ireland

About the Role

We are looking for electrical / controls design engineers, preferably with industrial design experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large and small industrial projects.
• Design electrical services packages in AutoCAD and Revit under the guidance of a senior electrical engineer.
• Design MV and LV electrical systems, including MCCs, distribution boards, cabling, lighting, and emergency lighting.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, tender documentation, cable calculations, wiring diagrams, schematics, loop sheets, and other electrical deliverables.
• Participate in constructability, safety, and quality reviews.
• Design life safety systems, including fire alarms and security systems.
• Support tender evaluation and bid analysis processes.
• Conduct peer reviews as part of internal quality control procedures.
• Conduct site visits to survey, monitor, review, and validate electrical installations as required.
• Attend client and project team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of formal experience in industrial electrical design; data centre experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD and BIM/Revit; familiarity with electrical design software such as SKM (PTW) is advantageous.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering design services, including MV/LV power distribution, generators, UPS systems, lighting, small power, voice/data, cable containment, fire alarms, security, lightning protection, earthing and bonding, hazardous areas, and specialist control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical engineering codes and standards.
• Experience developing electrical protection systems, short‑circuit studies, arc‑flash analysis, and discrimination studies.
• Ability to propose alternative solutions, implement value‑engineering, and adopt new technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.