Electrical Project Engineer – Secondary Design

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ireland in Dublin seeks a Secondary Project Engineer to drive design progress for industrial electrical projects. You will prepare and review utility diagrams, protection interfaces and circuit diagrams for retrofit and new builds, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Role requires 3+ years in secondary engineering design and project management, strong communication, mentoring skills, and a focus on HV/MV networks.

Qualifications

• 3rd level Honours in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years in Secondary Engineering Design and project management on industrial installs.
• Detailed understanding of HV and MV network requirements in industrial settings.
• Delivery-focused mindset with strong communication and teamwork.
• Mentor and coach to junior engineers and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review diagrams (Single Line, Protection Interface, Feeder Block).
• Analyze tender documents and prepare Design Intent Documents.
• Develop protection diagrams showing principles, relays, meters and standards.
• Create and review signal lists, trip matrices and interlocks; review vendor drawings.
• Develop circuit diagrams for new and retrofit projects and prepare BoQ estimates.
• Coordinate with departments to progress design and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Project management

HV/MV networks

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Honours Electrical Engineering (3rd level)

Tools

Hitachi energy configuration tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ireland in Dublin seeks a Secondary Project Engineer to drive design progress for industrial electrical projects. You will prepare and review utility diagrams, protection interfaces and circuit diagrams for retrofit and new builds, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Role requires 3+ years in secondary engineering design and project management, strong communication, mentoring skills, and a focus on HV/MV networks.