Electrical Power Systems Engineer REF: 2628b

Fingleton White; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

CPD

Chartered Path

Wellness Programme

ESG Initiatives

Job summary

Fingleton White is seeking an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join the Energy & Utilities team in Dublin with the option for Portlaoise. The role offers senior engineering exposure across power studies, design and project delivery.

You will work with senior staff to deliver robust power systems, HV/LV design, and electrical infrastructure solutions across renewables and industrial utilities. Strong English communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Update and generate single line diagrams, panel schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare specifications for switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and other major HV and LV equipment.
• Design ancillary electrical services including building distribution, lighting, earthing, cabling, and equipment schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations across engineering, procurement and construction.
• Liaise with stakeholders to achieve project and company goals.
• Evaluate subcontractors and suppliers; estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.

Skills

Power system studies

Load flow analysis

Short-circuit calculations

Protection coordination

DigSilent

ETAP

Dialux

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Honours)

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 employees.

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.

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.

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.

• 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 Dublin office, however we will also consider applications for our Portlaoise office.

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

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