Electrical / Controls Design Engineer

Electrical / Controls Design Engineer

Ref. 1373

Location: Dublin, Ireland

About the Role

We are looking for electrical / controls design engineers, preferably with industrial design experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large and small industrial projects.
• Design electrical services packages in AutoCAD and Revit under the guidance of a senior electrical engineer.
• Design MV and LV electrical systems, including MCCs, distribution boards, cabling, lighting, and emergency lighting.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, tender documentation, cable calculations, wiring diagrams, schematics, loop sheets, and other electrical deliverables.
• Participate in constructability, safety, and quality reviews.
• Design life safety systems, including fire alarms and security systems.
• Support tender evaluation and bid analysis processes.
• Conduct peer reviews as part of internal quality control procedures.
• Conduct site visits to survey, monitor, review, and validate electrical installations as required.
• Attend client and project team meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of formal experience in industrial electrical design; data centre experience is a plus.
• Hands on experience with AutoCAD and BIM/Revit; familiarity with electrical design software such as SKM (PTW) is advantageous.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering design services, including MV/LV power distribution, generators, UPS systems, lighting, small power, voice/data, cable containment, fire alarms, security, lightning protection, earthing and bonding, hazardous areas, and specialist control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical engineering codes and standards.
• Experience developing electrical protection systems, short circuit studies, arc flash analysis, and discrimination studies.
• Ability to propose alternative solutions, implement value engineering, and adopt new technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.