Electrical Project Engineer: Panel Design & Delivery

LS Hive; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Hive in Limerick seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to lead projects from design and technical review through to production, testing and final delivery.

You will coordinate with suppliers, clients and internal teams, prepare Bills of Materials, ensure IEC/EN/UL/CE compliance, and support factory and site acceptance testing.

2–5 years’ experience in electrical panel design, strong schematics reading, and PLC/VFD knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering or SOLAS Level 6 apprenticeship.
• 2–5 years’ experience in electrical panel design or industrial electrical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and control schematics.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; client-facing abilities.
• Experience with ELV, LV, and HV systems and control panel design.
• Knowledge of motor control systems, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and protection systems.
• Familiarity with IEC standards and electrical safety regulations.
• Experience in panel building or automation environments.
• Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical or similar.
• Experience with CE and UL marking and technical file preparation.
• Knowledge of short circuit and thermal calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical panel projects from quotation handover through to final commissioning.
• Interpret customer specifications, electrical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Prepare Bills of Materials and coordinate procurement of components.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, EN, UL, CE, and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to workshop technicians during build and testing.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing and support Site Acceptance Testing where required.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient delivery.
• Identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and revision control.
• Support continuous improvement across engineering and production teams.

Skills

Electrical project management

Reading schematics

PLC & VFD knowledge

Motor control systems

IEC standards knowledge

Documentation & BOMs

Client-facing communication

Teamwork & independence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Panel building / automation experience

Education

Degree/Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering

SOLAS Level 6 apprenticeship

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

Job description

LS Hive in Limerick seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to lead projects from design and technical review through to production, testing and final delivery.

You will coordinate with suppliers, clients and internal teams, prepare Bills of Materials, ensure IEC/EN/UL/CE compliance, and support factory and site acceptance testing.

2–5 years’ experience in electrical panel design, strong schematics reading, and PLC/VFD knowledge are essential.