Senior HV Cable Design Engineer – Grid Connection Expert

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

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.