Service Engineer HVDC | Remote – County Dublin, Ireland

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist HVDC training

Ongoing professional development

Exposure to world-class power tech

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled electrician, technician, or engineering graduate to support the operation and maintenance of the East West Interconnector. Based near Portan HVDC Converter Station, Red Road, Batterstown, Co.

Meath, you will help ensure reliable power transmission across Ireland, the UK, and beyond. This role offers specialist HVDC training, hands-on diagnostic work, and opportunities to develop within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician, Electrical Technician, or Engineering graduate.
• Experience working with electrical power systems or industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of the East West Interconnector.
• Perform inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning, upgrade, and outage activities.
• Provide technical support to customers and site teams.
• Complete maintenance records and technical reports.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support knowledge sharing and technical development within the wider team.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpreting drawings

Electrical testing equipment

Driving licence

Education

Engineering graduate

Electrician/Electrical Technician background

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Looking for a role where your work has a direct impact on critical energy infrastructure?

Join Hitachi Energy and help maintain the East West Interconnector, a vital HVDC link connecting Ireland and Great Britain. Based primarily at the Portan HVDC Converter Station, Red Road, Batterstown, Co. Meath, A86 RY28, you will support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of one of Ireland's most important energy assets.

You will work with world-leading HVDC technology, develop specialist skills, and contribute to projects that support the transition to a more sustainable energy future. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will gain hands-on experience, solve complex technical challenges, and support activities across Ireland, the UK, and occasionally internationally.

Whether you are an experienced electrician, technician, or engineer looking to advance your career, this role offers excellent opportunities for learning, development, and long-term career growth within a global technology leader.

Mandatory requirement

Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota is required. To be considered for this position, you must live, or be willing to relocate, within 60 minutes of Portan HVDC Converter Station, Red Road, Batterstown, Co. Meath, A86 RY28 and be able to respond to site emergencies when on call.

How you'll make an impact:

• Support the safe and reliable operation of the East West Interconnector.
• Perform inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support commissioning, upgrade, and outage activities.
• Provide technical support to customers and site teams.
• Complete maintenance records and technical reports.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support knowledge sharing and technical development within the wider team.

Your background:

• Qualified Electrician, Electrical Technician, or Engineering graduate.
• Experience working with electrical power systems or industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we know that diverse teams drive innovation and create better outcomes. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Specialist HVDC training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to work alongside industry-leading experts.
• Exposure to world-class power transmission technology.
• Opportunities to support projects across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global organisation.

Ready to make an impact?

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, developing specialist skills, and working on infrastructure that powers millions of people, we would love to hear from you.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.