Senior Electrical Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Stantec Ireland, you'll join a growing Energy team at the forefront of a transforming transmission and distribution sector. With rising demand and ambitious decarbonisation targets across Ireland, this is an opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure shaping the energy transition.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will take on a key role within our growing Energy team, supporting the design and delivery of high voltage cable systems across a range of major infrastructure and renewable energy projects throughout Ireland.

Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to projects spanning HVDC interconnectors, offshore and onshore wind farms, substations, and grid connection schemes. Your responsibilities will include supporting and leading design activities across all project phases-from feasibility and FEED through to detailed design and delivery-ensuring high quality, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions.

You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including key clients such as EirGrid, helping to address complex technical challenges and deliver infrastructure that underpins Ireland's transition to a more sustainable energy future.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, mentor junior engineers, and play an active part in shaping impactful projects, while continuing to develop your career within a supportive and forward looking organisation.

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and technically capable Electrical Engineer with a strong understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution sector. You thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and are confident coaching and supporting colleagues across the wider team.

You will ideally hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) from an accredited institution, with membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) preferred. You bring experience in civil substation engineering and a broad awareness of HV civil engineering projects.

You have hands on experience in the design of transmission and distribution systems across all stages (Concept, FEED, and Detail Design), applying international standards for utility clients. You can coordinate effectively across disciplines, resolving design issues and ensuring practical, innovative solutions.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Cable installation design, including routing layouts, trench/trenchless sections, bonding and phasing, pulling, termination, and jointing arrangements.
• Proficiency with CYMCAP software for cable sizing calculations to international standards.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and design tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension plan
• Annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection and life assurance included as standard

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