Electrical Engineering Manager

Atlas NextWave; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Strategic energy infrastructure work

Leadership opportunity

Growth and leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead electrical engineering activities for major energy infrastructure projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Based in Dublin on a hybrid basis, you will oversee the full project lifecycle from development through construction, coordinating with developers, operators and contractors.

You will mentor engineers, shape project strategy, manage stakeholder relationships and drive technical and commercial excellence in

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electricity network operators in Ireland and/or Northern Ireland.
• Strong understanding of power systems and grid infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle from development to construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio.
• Lead electrical engineering activities through the full project lifecycle.
• Support grid connection, development activities, and operator engagement.
• Manage technical interfaces with network operators in ROI and NI.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and contribute to process improvements.
• Support contract negotiations, procurement, and commercial evaluations.
• Ensure safety, regulatory and technical standards are met.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Grid infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Atlas NextWave is supporting a highly respected organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector as they look to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware electrical engineering professional to play a key role in the development and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle, supporting projects from initial grid connection and development activities through engineering, procurement, construction and final delivery.

The role is based in Dublin on a hybrid basis, although strong candidates located in Belfast will also be considered.

The Role

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio while collaborating closely with development, commercial and construction functions.

You will have the opportunity to influence project strategy, support commercial decision-making, manage key stakeholder relationships and mentor junior engineers within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Support project development activities, including grid connection and network operator engagement.
• Manage technical interfaces with network operators in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Provide engineering input during feasibility studies, project development and design reviews.
• Support contract negotiations, procurement activities and commercial evaluations.
• Oversee engineering delivery throughout construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with technical, commercial, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including developers, contractors, consultants and utility providers.
• Mentor and support junior electrical engineers within the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards and best practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience working with electricity network operators within Ireland and/or Northern Ireland.
• Strong understanding of power systems, grid infrastructure and electrical project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from development to construction.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business objectives.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience gained within an energy developer environment.
• Exposure to renewable energy, grid infrastructure, power generation or large-scale energy projects.
• Experience with contract management, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Team leadership or line management experience.
• Professional membership or chartered status (or working towards this).

Ideal Background

Applications are welcome from candidates currently working within:

• Utilities and Power Infrastructure Organisations
• EPC Contractors
• Engineering Consultancies with strong project delivery exposure

Candidates from developer backgrounds are particularly attractive due to the blend of technical, commercial and project lifecycle experience typically gained within these organisations.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on strategically important energy infrastructure projects
• Significant scope for professional growth and leadership responsibility
• Exposure to high-value projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Interested in learning more?

Contact Atlas Professionals for a confidential discussion regarding this exciting opportunity.