Senior MV Power Systems Engineer – Data Centre Lead

Mane Contract Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – MV Specialist to lead the design and delivery of medium‑voltage power systems for data centres and mission‑critical projects across Ireland and international sites.

You will own MV engineering packages from concept through procurement, installation, testing and handover, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and global stakeholders to ensure compliant, buildable designs.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Strong experience in MV electrical design and power system engineering.
• Proven delivery experience on large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or other mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software such as ETAP, PSCAD, DIgSILENT or CDEGS.
• Strong technical knowledge of protection coordination, short-circuit analysis, earthing, arc flash and power quality.
• Experience with MV switchgear, transformers, protection systems and cable infrastructure.
• Understanding of IEC/IEEE standards and electrical design best practices.
• Excellent technical communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to lead technical reviews and coordinate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering and delivery of medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Manage MV engineering packages throughout the project lifecycle, from design development to commissioning and handover.
• Conduct and review power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, earthing, harmonics and power quality.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, equipment submissions and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate MV switchgear, transformers, protection relays, cables and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, IEC/IEEE standards and applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with construction, BIM, procurement and commissioning teams to ensure designs are coordinated and buildable.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex engineering issues and manage specialist vendors.
• Support engineering standards, continuous improvement and the development of junior engineers.

Skills

MV design

Power systems

Protection coordination

Technical leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Power system studies

Team coordination

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

CDEGS

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer – MV Specialist to lead the design and delivery of medium‑voltage power systems for data centres and mission‑critical projects across Ireland and international sites.

You will own MV engineering packages from concept through procurement, installation, testing and handover, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and global stakeholders to ensure compliant, buildable designs.