Senior Electrical Engineer

TLI Group; Tralee; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

23 days annual leave

Pension

Health insurance discount

Life assurance

Training

Employee referral scheme

EAP programme

Job summary

TLI Group is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead high voltage cable design for MV/HV underground projects connecting to the Irish grid (EirGrid) and ESB Networks. You will cover feasibility, planning, and detailed design, ensuring compliance with Irish and international standards.

Responsibilities span cable rating, routing, statutory compliance, planning support, and multidisciplinary coordination, with opportunities to progress within a growing utility contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or higher).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or working toward.
• Strong understanding of HV power systems, UGC thermal design, and cable installation engineering.
• Proficient in cable modelling software (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent).
• Proficient in CAD/GIS tools

Responsibilities

• Perform cable rating studies (IEC 60287) including ampacity and thermal performance.
• Cable sizing and material selection for 10/20/33/38/110/220/400 kV.
• Sheath bonding concepts and earthing system coordination.
• Cable pulling calculations, sidewall pressure checks and installation feasibility.
• Lead route selection, constraints mapping and feasibility analysis.
• Produce trench layouts, joint bay locations, cross‑sections and HDD profiles.
• Define wayleave widths and construction sequencing for UGC installations.
• Ensure compliance with EirGrid/ESBN, IEC standards and ESB specs.
• Prepare planning design packages and inputs to EIAR/PECR scoping.
• Coordinate with Substation, Civil, OHL teams and external consultants.
• Attend design reviews with EirGrid/ESBN and respond to client queries.
• Input to tendering, procurement, and construction with material take-offs.
• Quality checks and documentation for HV cable design packages.

Skills

HV power systems

Cable modelling software

Cable design principles

CAD/GIS tools

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or higher)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or working toward

Tools

CYMCAP

CAD

GIS tools

Job description

As part of the growing Engineering Team here at TLI Group we are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a focus on High Voltage Cable Design Engineering.

The purpose of the role is to deliver engineering design for MV and HV (20kV – 400 kV underground cable (UGC)) systems forming part of grid connections to the Irish transmission system (EirGrid) and distribution system (ESB Networks). The role covers feasibility, concept, planning, and detailed design, ensuring compliance with Irish and international standards, functional specifications, and project‑specific constraints.

About TLI Group

TLI Group is a premier utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. TLI Group's continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. Our teams have offices in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Perform cable rating studies (IEC 60287, project‑specific functional specifications) including ampacity, thermal performance, derating, HDD sections, crossings, and constrained urban environments.

Cable sizing and material selection (10/20/33/38/110/220/400 kV)

Sheath bonding concepts, earthing system coordination, accessory selection.

Cable pulling calculations, sidewall pressure checks, installation feasibility.

Civil & Route Design

Lead route selection, constraints mapping, and feasibility analysis considering:

Existing utilities, Irish Rail, TII restrictions, environmental designations (SAC/SPA/NHA), heritage, watercourses, and road classifications.

Produce cable trench layouts, joint bay locations, cross‑sections, HDD profiles, and reinstatement details to EirGrid/ESBN and TII specifications.

Define wayleave widths, access track requirements, and construction sequencing relevant to UGC installations.

Standards & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with:

EirGrid Functional Specifications (e.g. CDS‑GFS‑00‑001 series: cable materials, civil works, installation).

IEC standards relevant to HV cable design (e.g., IEC 60287, bonding/earthing guidance).

ESB Networks distribution/connection specifications where applicable (20/38 kV works feeding into HV assets).

HSA Code of Practice for avoiding danger from underground services.

Planning Support

Prepare planning design packages: trench drawings, route reports, constraints analysis, cross‑sections, environmental inputs and substation‑interface info.

Provide technical input to EIAR/PECR scoping, route justifications, and alternatives assessments (as required by Irish planning processes).

Interfacing & Coordination

Interface with internal Substation, Civil, OHL design teams as well as external Planning / Environmental consultants for integrated grid connection design.

Liaise with EirGrid/ESBN engineers during design reviews and Stage Gate processes

Support client/TSO/TAO queries during design reviews, tendering, and construction readiness.

Procurement & Construction

Input into TLI Group tendering, procurement and construction departments,

Prepare material take off sheets for construction projects,

Attend / witness cable FATs, installation and in‑situ testing activities

Cable rating reports (thermal/ampacity analysis).

Cable route feasibility studies and constraints reports.

Detailed design packages for tender & construction.

Bills of quantities, technical schedules, and procurement specifications.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or higher).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent (or working toward).
• Strong understanding of HV power systems, UGC thermal design, and cable installation engineering.
• Proficient in cable modelling software (e.g., CYMCAP or equivalent).
• Proficient in CAD/GIS tools

Experience

• 3+ years (Engineer) or 7+ years (Senior Engineer) in HV cable design for MV and HV networks.
• Proven experience delivering Irish MV & HV grid connection projects at feasibility, planning, and detailed design stages.
• Familiarity with:
• EirGrid/ESBN design standards and functional specifications.
• HDD design constraints, trench design, joint bay optimisation.
• Working within multidisciplinary grid delivery teams.
• Experience with substation interface design (sealing ends, fibre, protection/metering boundaries).
• Knowledge of deep/micro‑bore tunnelling in constrained environments.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates, risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong stakeholder and client‑facing communication skills.

Package

Competitive rates of pay.

23 Days annual leave.

Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.

Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.

Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.

Health Insurance Discount.

Life Assurance Payment.

Participate in our monthly HSQE & Driving Performance Awards.

Employee Referral Scheme.

Standard industry training provided

TLI Group are an equal opportunity employer.