Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Energy Systems

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Year-on-year bonuses

Paid overtime

PRSA pension with employer contrib

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Cork to lead a 2–3 design engineers team on high-availability turnkey plants and control solutions for power generation and energy systems.

You will guide multi-site projects, develop detailed schematics, supervise installation and testing, and mentor graduates and junior engineers, driving quality and reliability across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–5 years’ experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience using AutoCAD and EPLAN or similar software.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Producing drawings, wiring schematics, lists and data sheets using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Designing electrical control systems and instrumentation for power generation and energy systems.
• Overseeing the installation of control systems and instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborating with technicians and contractors to ensure proper implementation.
• Undertaking Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Commissioning activities in the field.
• Mentoring Graduate & Junior Engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer (Cork)

Position Summary

NeoDyne is on the lookout for a talented and driven Lead Electrical Engineer to join our growing Power Generation & Energy Systems team. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on cutting-edge projects, guiding a team of 2-3 design engineers in delivering high-availability, high-reliability turnkey plant and control solutions. Projects will include large-scale systems including CCGT plants, industrial CHP (with island mode capability), and critical standby diesel generation.

Whether you're an experienced leader or an ambitious engineer ready to step into your first leadership role, this position offers a clear pathway to grow, influence, and make a real impact. NeoDyne welcomes forward-thinking individuals eager to accelerate their leadership journey.

The role is offered as a full-time staff position, based out of our Cork Office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. Our expertise extend across power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

Specific to our Power Generation & Utilities business, we deliver mission-critical system projects that transform the reliability, availability, and efficiency of the energy network moving it towards a greener, more sustainable future.

Projects include:

• High-Efficiency centralised power plants in hyperscale data centres
• Large-scale flexible peaking plants providing grid support when renewables are not available
• Embedded renewables
• National Utility projects to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Producing drawings, wiring schematics, lists and data sheets using AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Designing electrical control systems and instrumentation for power generation and energy systems.
• Overseeing the installation of control systems and instrumentation equipment.
• Collaborating with technicians and contractors to ensure proper implementation.
• Undertaking Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Commissioning activities in the field.
• Mentoring Graduate & Junior Engineers.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4-5 years' experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience using: AutoCAD and EPLAN or similar software.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.

Desired

• Experience with Peaking, CCGT, CHP Plants or Embedded Renewables would be highly desirable but not essential as we will provide full training.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
• Paid Overtime
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.