Principal Electrical Engineer (Cables)

Mott MacDonald; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension matched up to 7%

Life insurance

Annual performance bonus

Continuing Professional Development support

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) in Cork to join our Transmission & Distribution team. You'll design and maintain high-voltage systems, ensuring reliable energy delivery across projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and be experienced in transmission cable systems.

Enjoy flexible working, a competitive pension, and support for professional development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced transmission cable systems engineer.
• Ability to work confidently on tasks with prior experience.
• Proficient in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC/HVDC Cable System from conceptualization to implementation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Lead consenting stage cable system design.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving in engineering

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location/s: Dublin or Cork, IE

Recruiter contact: William Bates

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

Senior Electrical Engineer (HV Cable Design) – Join Our Dynamic Transmission & Distribution Team!

Are you passionate about powering the future? Do you thrive on designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting‑edge high‑voltage transmission systems?

Following on from a number of exciting major project awards, our Transmission & Distribution division is expanding and we’re seeking an experienced HV Transmission Cables Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our organization, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy delivery for our clients. From underground interconnectors to offshore wind farms, your expertise will shape the backbone of our energy infrastructure.

If you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to a sustainable energy future, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities and duties include

• HVAC/HVDC Cable System Design: Dive into all aspects of transmission cable system design, from conceptualization to implementation for Onshore and Offshore projects
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of HV cables into substations, converter stations, and grid networks
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost analyses for transmission cable system projects
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Be the visionary. Deliver innovative solutions for cable systems integration into major infrastructural development projects
• Consenting Stage Cable System design. Leading the interface with our civil and environmental teams to plan the delivery of transmission cable systems in line with consenting requirements
• Tender Stage Design/Detail Design for Transmission cable systems, developing concept stage design through to construction detail level
• Troubleshoot and resolve transmission cable‑related issues during installation and operation/maintenance phases
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in HV cable materials, insulation, and transmission technologies

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experienced transmission cable systems engineer
• Strong analytical skills and able to solve complex engineering problems relating to transmission power cable systems
• A willingness to engage with new challenges as well as an ability to work confidently on tasks for which you have prior experience
• Ability to demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Desirable

• Masters in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in design of both onshore and offshore transmission cable systems
• Experience in design of HV cable transmission systems for UK and Ireland utilities
• Experience in design of HVAC and HVDC transmission cable systems

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.