OverviewSalary: EUR60000 - EUR75000 per annum + DOEWe are hiring! Circet Ireland’s Power Division are looking for an experienced Design Engineer with knowledge of overhead lines, civils, and cabling activities on power infrastructure new build and maintenance contracts. The Design Engineer will be responsible for the QA on all completed design documents and may be required to complete a bill of materials. The Design Engineer will liaise with client technical resources to solve any design issues.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting Design Manager to create and execute current work plans.
Liaising with survey and build teams to ensure quality site design.
Experience with structures, general civils etc. associated with the Power Industry.
Ensuring design documents are completed to the required quality, in a timely fashion to ensure targets are met.
Identify design issues and propose solutions to resolve and progress sites to build.
Ownership of site designs to ensure they are delivered as planned.
Manage and assist drafting resources to deliver completed designs.
Preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings.
Lead the detailed design of HV underground cable systems ranging from 10kV to 400kV.
Perform and verify critical engineering calculations, including:
Cable Rating: Current carrying capacity using CYMCAP, Cableizer (steady-state and transient).
Electrical: Short-circuit ratings, voltage drop, and induced sheath voltages.
Mechanical: Detailed cable pulling tension and sidewall pressure reports.
Develop comprehensive bonding and earthing philosophies (Single-point, Cross-bonding). Specify XLPE cable systems, including conductor sizing (Al/Cu), metallic sheaths, and oversheath requirements.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Previous experience working on ESB/ Power Networks, 8+ years of experience in HV underground cable design, specifically within the 10kV–400kV range.
Degree qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Building Services etc.) or the equivalent.
AutoCAD
Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
Time management abilities to meet targets.
Software: Proficiency in CYMCAP, AutoCAD, and MS Project. Knowledge of PLS-CADD is a plus.
Standards: Expert knowledge of the Irish Transmission/Distribution Grid Codes and Health & Safety (PSDP) regulations.
Communication: Proven ability to present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Why work in Circet?
Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.
Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Details
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