Electrical Engineer (T&D)

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Cork. This full-time role involves designing substations and supporting low and high voltage projects. Competitive salary with benefits including bonuses, health insurance, and flexible working conditions. Join a company committed to innovative industrial automation solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Year-on-year bonuses

Paid overtime

PRSA pension

Health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical or substation design role.
• Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN.
• Knowledge in the energy sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design primary plant electrical layouts and control protection.
• Review client requirements for project compliance.
• Produce specifications for electrical equipment.
• Carry out pre-commissioning and commissioning of substations.
• Guide and train junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical schematics development

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Amtech

Primtech

Excel

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

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 extends 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.

• 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 550 MVA 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 includes 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.

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Transmission & Distribution team. The successful candidate will support projects including low voltage (LV) pharmaceutical plants, and high voltage (HV) wind farm and solar farm substations. Prior experience in these areas is highly desirable but not essential, as NeoDyne will provide full training.

The role is offered as a full‑time staff position, based out of 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, honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Substation Design: Primary plant electrical layouts, control & protection design, LV distribution and general services design.
• Reviewing client or employer requirements for a project and ensuring design compliance.
• Producing specifications for various electrical equipment and assemblies (transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers etc.).
• Reporting to the lead or senior engineering manager on projects.
• Carrying out pre‑commissioning of substations and commissioning of customer HV/MV substations.
• Providing guidance and training to junior and graduate engineers.

Required

Experience & Skills

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience in a similar electrical or substation design role.
• Experience in developing electrical schematics using EPLAN.

Desired

• Knowledge and experience in the energy sector.
• Experience using the following software: AutoCAD, Amtech, Primtech, Elek.
• Knowledge of Excel for calculations.

Characteristics

• 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?

• 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.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US. Apply now!

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