Electrical Design Lead (HV)

Lead a dynamic team at a leading utility infrastructure consultancy, overseeing HV substation design for transmission and distribution projects across Ireland, the UK, and globally.

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical services design across projects
• Ensure team compliance with IEC, EU standards, and building codes
• Lead and mentor a team of substation design engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Ensure electrical plant drawings and single-line diagrams meet project standards
• Oversee equipment design (generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, earthing systems)
• Define project scopes, allocate resources, and manage technical queries during construction
• Oversee as-built documentation and pre-commissioning processes
• Guide development of control/protection schematics, wiring schedules, and material specs
• Conduct site visits, support field engineers, and oversee system audits/evaluations
• Review and approve drawings (AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN) and schematics

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage teams, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• 4+ years’ relevant experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Flexible, proactive, and strategic thinker with strong report-writing skills
• Full driver’s license required
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 8)
• Strong technical/design expertise; AutoCAD, EPLAN knowledge a plus

Location: Dublin (Hybrid, with site travel)

Package: €100k–€110k DOE + benefits (health insurance discount, pension, death in service)

• Salary €100k - €110k DOE
• Health Insurance Discount
• Hybrid working
• Death in Service payment and more