Senior High Voltage Engineer

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Senior High Voltage Engineer to lead the design and delivery of HV/MV infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe from Dublin. The role focuses on technical leadership, client engagement and successful project delivery.

You will oversee substations, interconnectors, protection/control philosophies and grid connections, coordinating internal and external teams while ensuring adherence to applicable standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–15 years of HV/MV electrical engineering experience.
• Proven HV substation design and grid connection experience.
• Strong knowledge of protection/control, earthing and lightning protection.
• Familiar with IEC/BS/EN/IS standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, PowerFactory, and PSCAD.
• Excellent reporting, specification writing and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV and MV infrastructure projects, including substations and interconnectors.
• Develop and review technical documents such as SLDs, substation layouts, and protection/control philosophies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including internal engineers, external consultants, and subcontractors.
• Interface with clients, TSOs/DSOs, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support technical standards, recruitment, and mentoring for HV engineering capability development.
• Review technical studies including load flow, short-circuit, protection, harmonics, and earthing.
• Participate in bid reviews, project planning, and site inspections as required.

Skills

HV/MV engineering

Project leadership

Client liaison

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Senior High Voltage Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer to join their team in Dublin. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in HV electrical engineering to lead the design and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This is an ideal position for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a growing sector.

Location and Working Pattern

Dublin - Primarily office-based with travel for client meetings, workshops, and site visits across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Client Overview

Our client is a growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in energy infrastructure. They deliver complex projects for utilities and developers, including substations, interconnectors, and associated grid infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) infrastructure projects, including substations and interconnectors.
• Develop and review technical documents such as SLDs, substation layouts, and protection/control philosophies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including internal engineers, external consultants, and subcontractors.
• Interface with clients, TSOs/DSOs, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support technical standards, recruitment, and mentoring for HV engineering capability development.
• Review technical studies including load flow, short-circuit, protection, harmonics, and earthing.
• Participate in bid reviews, project planning, and site inspections as required.

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-15 years of experience in HV/MV electrical engineering.
• Proven track record in HV substation design and grid connection infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of protection/control systems, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Knowledge of IEC, BS, EN, and IS standards.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PowerFactory (and ideally PSCAD).
• Excellent reporting, specification writing, and client communication skills.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience within consultancy environments or utility/TSO projects.
• Experience managing teams and external consultants.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.