Senior Electrical Engineer

Suir Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Pension contributions

Maternity/Paternity leave

Private health insurance

Life and disability cover

EAP for employees and families

CPD and chartership support

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Suir Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the EP&R project team in the Leinster region. The role focuses on developing and reviewing schematics, HV studies, and commissioning of substations within a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate will have a third-level degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in HV energy/renewables, strong communication, and the ability to lead on-site technical activities and coordinate with the wider design

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in HV energy/renewables.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage on-site technical queries and coordinate with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review schematics and single line diagrams.
• Perform HV system studies including protection coordination and fault level reports.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS substations.
• Prepare technical specifications and enquiry documentation.
• Lead on-site technical queries and coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Prepare programs and schedules using MS Project.

Skills

Schematic drawings

HV system studies

Protection coordination

Arc flash analysis

Load flow analysis

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We have exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be based on a EP&R project in Leinster region

What You Will Be Doing

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Developing HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS Substations
• Complying with specific project safety requirements
• Detailed design covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment and control and protection systems
• Specification, selection and procurement of the range of equipment
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation
• Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue.
• Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Carry out document control, recording and transmitting information.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, other members of the design team and contractors on technical issues.
• Managing all technical queries on site and assist project team in all site electrical engineering issues to include: the management, the planning, the testing and commissioning and the handover of all project systems.
• Prepare programs using MS project.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects.
• Assemble bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Use computers extensively to produce and analyse designs.
• Supervise technicians and other engineers during development phase.
• Build, test and modify product prototypes.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company

Is this job for me?

Suitable Candidates must have a third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Project Engineer in the HV Energy and Renewable Sector.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.

In return from Suir Engineering

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities

Our way of working

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey.Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.

We do not require the support of Recruitment agencies at this time.