Electrical Engineer - High Voltage
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Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Dublin, Ireland
In PersonOn-site in Dublin, Ireland.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is required.
- Two to five years of experience in electrical engineering within power, utilities, industrial, renewable energy, pharmaceutical, commercial, or data centre environments is required.
- A strong understanding of electrical power systems and high-voltage infrastructure is required.
- Experience supporting the design, installation, or commissioning of high-voltage electrical systems is required.
- Knowledge of switchgear, transformers, protection systems, earthing, and electrical distribution networks is required.
- Familiarity with medium- and high-voltage ranges, typically from 10 kV upwards, is required.
- A safety-focused approach and strong attention to detail are required.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams is required.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities are required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the engineering and coordination of high-voltage electrical infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgear, and associated transmission and distribution systems.
- Support the preparation of technical inputs for tenders and project proposals.
- Assist with developing and reviewing high-voltage electrical designs in coordination with civil, structural, architectural, building information modeling, and environment, health, and safety teams.
- Ensure designs and installations comply with relevant standards, client specifications, and statutory requirements.
- Support coordination of in-house engineering teams and external design consultants.
- Assist in preparing procurement specifications and technical evaluations.
- Review technical submittals and vendor documentation.
- Support equipment factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
- Participate in site inspections, quality assurance and quality control processes, inspection and test plan reviews, and handover activities.
- Assist with developing operating and maintenance documentation.
- Support project teams during construction and commissioning phases.
- Contribute to engineering calculations, reports, technical studies, and design reviews.
- Participate in lessons-learned exercises and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and quality throughout all project stages.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with grid connections and utility interfaces is advantageous.
- Experience with high-voltage cable systems is advantageous.
- Experience with power system studies and electrical calculations is advantageous.
- Experience with high-voltage primary plant and substation design is advantageous.
- Experience with protection and control systems is advantageous.
- Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and automation systems is advantageous.
- Experience with earthing and lightning protection design is advantageous.
- Experience with electrical testing and commissioning is advantageous.
- Experience with renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems, is advantageous.
- Experience with data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or power generation projects is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ETAP, DIgSILENT, Amtech, Trimble, Revit, or equivalent engineering software is advantageous.
- Familiarity with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), European (EN), British (BS), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards is advantageous.
About the company
Designer Group is an Irish-owned engineering contractor that carries out large-scale projects in energy and industrial sectors, data centres, and building services. It manages end-to-end delivery—from planning and design to construction and handover—focused on safety, schedule adherence, and staying within budget. The company works across Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa, and North America, partnering with global leaders to build mission-critical infrastructure and sustainable building systems using turnkey solutions and modular delivery. Its teams are experienced, accountable, and take ownership to deliver reliably at every stage. More than 80% of work comes from repeat clients, reflecting long-standing relationships and a focus on consistency and risk management. Designer Group aims to provide projects that perform without compromise, with clear execution, measurable outcomes, and confidence for clients throughout the process.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1992
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The €10 million Kells facility opened 2025-12-08 adds 75 skilled roles.
- Designer Group won the Celtic Interconnector contract on 2025-03-26.
- Heathrow work and €275 million 2025 turnover signal strong 2026 pipeline.
What critics are saying
- Heathrow, Celtic Interconnector, and data-centre concentration exposes margins to one delay cascade.
- Fixed-price megaproject overruns can erase profit before 2027 handover milestones.
- A safety or delivery failure on airport or energy infrastructure damages future tender access.
What makes Designer Group unique
- Designer Group’s Kells plant scales modular MEP manufacturing for prefabricated delivery.
- It executes live-environment work, including 10 Heathrow schemes announced 2026-09-07.
- Its footprint spans Ireland, Britain, Europe, Africa, and the United States.
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- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Training Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement