HV Electrical Design Engineer: Substations & Grid Connections

H&MV Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to high voltage design across substations, grid connections, and renewables installations in Ireland and the UK. The role involves preparing designs, performing analyses, and ensuring standards compliance on-site in the Limerick area.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support concept design through to construction and commissioning, and contribute to design reviews and site meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (level 8 or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in substations, grid connections, or HV infrastructure is beneficial.
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering principles and safety standards.
• Familiarity with EirGrid, ESB and National Grid standards is preferable.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and HV design software such as ETAP, PowerFactory, CymCap, and Cableizer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high voltage electrical systems for substations, grid connections, and renewable energy projects.
• Prepare electrical designs and layouts, perform calculations and analyses.
• Review specifications and drawings to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction and commissioning; participate in design reviews and site meetings.
• Assist with design documentation, risk assessments, and quality checks to support safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Power Systems

High Voltage

Design Engineering

Teamwork

Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PowerFactory

CymCap

Cabelizer

Job description

H&MV Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to high voltage design across substations, grid connections, and renewables installations in Ireland and the UK. The role involves preparing designs, performing analyses, and ensuring standards compliance on-site in the Limerick area.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support concept design through to construction and commissioning, and contribute to design reviews and site meetings.