Electrical Engineer (Principal/Senior)

Mott MacDonald

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension matched up to 7%

Competitive annual leave

Professional institution subscription

Life insurance

Income continuance

Enhanced paternity leave

Performance bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

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Continuing Professional Development

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power Transmission and Distribution team in Dublin/Cork, Ireland. The ideal candidate will lead various industry projects, focusing on innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems and client installations.

This role involves collaborating with major utilities and ensuring the integration of renewable energy sources. Responsibilities include designing HV substations and coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to

Qualifications

Qualified to degree level and ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in power transmission and distribution.
Experience with HV substations (110kV to 400kV).
Developing specifications for HV AIS/GIS substations.
Experience across all project lifecycle stages.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in design.

Responsibilities

Responsible for primary plant layout for HV substations.
Provide engineering design input for electrical power projects.
Coordinate with internal and client project teams.
Deliver projects in new technologies like energy storage.

Skills

Power transmission

HV substation design

Technical report preparation

Regulatory compliance

Control systems design

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Masters Degree

Tools

Earthing software (CDEGs)

Protection coordination software (ETAP)

Job description

Job description: Location/s: Dublin/Cork (Ireland) About the?business?unit? The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, were helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Job Overview

Mott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team in Ireland. The successful candidate will be motivated to work on a range of diverse industry leading projects developing innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems and for client transmission and distribution installations ensuring security of electricity supply, developing the integration of renewable energy sources and bringing large power infrastructural plans from concept to delivery stage. Your role will include working with a range of clients/stakeholders including major utilities and large global demand customers in a rapidly changing energy sector. The role is a permanent position within our team for an ambitious and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Power team Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including; Primary plant layout for HV substations Equipment specifications for HV Plant and ancillary equipment Providing engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages from feasibility/front end engineering stages to detailed design/site construction monitoring and commissioning Coordination with client project teams and internal team disciplines within Mott MacDonald including civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control and CAD/BIM team Delivering projects in new technologies e.g. energy storage, HVDC systems, smart grid solutions, waste to energy etc Provide professional services to clients in the UK and overseas.

Candidate Specification

Qualified to degree level and will ideally be, or working towards Chartered Engineer status
Experience working in the power transmission and distribution industry
Experience relating to design, delivery and supervision of HV substation solutions (110kV to 400kV)
Experience in development of specifications for HV AIS/GIS substations and associated primary/secondary equipment
Experience of all stages of project lifecycles
Experience in applying regulatory and client specific health and safety requirements to HV plant system designs
Experience in the preparation of technical reports in English
Preferred, but not required : Experience in design of Overhead Line Systems for transmission networks: Experience in design of HV cable systems (minimum 110kV)
Experience in site construction and/or testing/commissioning for HV plant systems
Experience in earthing software design (CDEGs) and system studies/protection co-ordination software (ETAP)
Experience in control and protection systems design
Masters Degree

Position Location

Dublin,Ireland/ Cork,Ireland

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald Were a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a one ofGlassdoors top employersto work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as aTop Inclusive Companyin the UK. Our values:Progress,Respect,Integrity,Drive,Excellence. #LI-WB1 #LI-AB2

Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adju and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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