Lead Distribution Protection Engineer – Offshore Wind (Ireland)

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Distribution Protection Specialist to lead a major offshore wind project in Ireland. You will develop standardised PAC IED configurations, align with DSO requirements, and drive design delivery.

You will mentor project engineers, conduct homologation testing, and prepare tender documentation while ensuring safety, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Seven years' post-qualification experience in substation secondary systems or PAC engineering.
• Experience developing PAC IED specifications and evaluating tenders.
• Deep knowledge of power-system protection principles and devices.
• Strong focus on safety, time, quality and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardised PAC IED configurations per DSO specs.
• Mentor and lead distribution protection project engineers.
• Perform homologation testing of PAC IED configurations.
• Prepare technical schedules, price schedules and tender docs.
• Conduct design reviews, training, and stakeholder management.
• Provide technical leadership to PAC stakeholders.

Skills

Protection systems

PAC IED design

Tender evaluation

Leadership

Safety compliance

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Distribution Protection Specialist to lead a major offshore wind project in Ireland. You will develop standardised PAC IED configurations, align with DSO requirements, and drive design delivery.

You will mentor project engineers, conduct homologation testing, and prepare tender documentation while ensuring safety, schedule, and cost objectives are met.