Electrical Power Systems Engineer – Hybrid & CPD‑Focused

Fingleton White; Portlaoise; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CPD & Chartership

Life Assurance

Group pension with employer contrib

Team social events

Salary reviews

Job summary

Fingleton White is seeking an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join the Energy & Utilities team in Ireland. The role offers growth across power system studies, switchgear selections, and drawings updates, with senior support and cross‑functional exposure.

We value candidates with 5+ years of experience, proficiency in DigSilent/ETAP, and strong English communication. Portlaoise (with Dublin option) and hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (Honours) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of postgraduate experience.
• Experience with DigSilent and ETAP.
• Proven ability to perform power system studies (load flow, short‑circuit, protection coordination).
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power system studies and calculations.
• Produce specifications for switchgear, transformers and protection systems.
• Update single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering, procurement and construction phases.

Skills

Power system studies

Load flow

Short‑circuit analysis

Protection coordination

Tech documentation

English communication

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Honours) or equivalent

Tools

Dialux

Electrical OM

DigSilent

ETAP

Job description

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff.

Who We Are….

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-plus year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Our Projects….

Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.

Our People….

Our people are our only asset. Our people are key to everything we do.

Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to develop out team’s skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation.

We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer.

Position:

Electrical Power Systems Engineer – REF: 2628

We are recruiting an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join our Energy & Utilities team. The successful candidates will join an established team with senior support and will have the opportunity as their career progresses to acquire a broad range of skills and experience and to work across different areas of the business.

The role will provide you with essential engineering, communications and project delivery skills which are transferrable across any engineering project.

The following are examples of some of the work that the Electrical Power Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to work on:

• Power System Studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination calculations.
• Use of electrical software packages such as Dialux, Electrical OM, DigSilent, ETAP etc.
• Understanding and ability to update, single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams
• Generate specifications for switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and other major HV and LV equipment.
• Design of ancillary electrical services including building distribution network, lighting systems, earthing and bonding, cabling systems, equipment schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations. Participate in all phases of projects, from engineering to procurement and construction.
• Evaluation and selection of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Generate specifications for parts.
• Participate in all phases of projects, from engineering to procurement and construction.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in project implementation to achieve project and company goals.
  
  

The engineer will have the opportunity within Fingleton White to be involved in the following sectors as their career progresses:

• Industrial utilities design
• Combined heat & power plant
• Renewable energy projects such as solar, BESS, bioenergy & Hydro projects
• Water, wastewater, oil, and gas pipeline installations
  
  

The location for this role will be in Portlaoise office, however we will also consider applications for our Dublin office.

Requirements:

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Engineering degree (Honours bachelor’s degree or higher) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of postgraduate experience
• Experience with relevant software packages such as DigSilent, and ETAP
• Demonstrated experience in conducting power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and protection coordination calculations.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and company offices as required
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
  
  

Other information:

What We Offer….

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Company Mobile Phone
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings
  
  

How To Apply….

Please apply with a CV and cover letter, which includes all relevant information including education details and detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.