Electrical Design Engineer
Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Our client is an
Engineering
and
Utilities Services
company, which has established and enviable reputation for the provision of
design, build
and
maintenance
services to
telecoms networks
in
Ireland
over the last ten years.
The company is now broadening its market offering to
Electricity Infrastructure Delivery
. This will provide a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to get involved across a wide range of activities as part of the day-to-day management of projects and teams.
Reporting to the
Operations Manager
the
Electrical Design Engineer
will be instrumental in achieving our growth targets over the coming years.
Responsibilities and Duties
The specific responsibilities and duties of the role, outlined below, are intended as indicative (and not exhaustive):
* Be the
Technical Go-To Person
within the
New Power Division
.
* Preparation of
Engineering Drawings
(
Overhead Lines, Trenching & Ducting
) that meet client needs and meet ESBN and/or EirGrid specifications.
* Carry out cable derating reports to meet ESBN and/or EirGrid specifications.
* Preparation of
Equipment Specifications.
* Technical Evaluation
of equipment offers.
* Technical report writing.
* Logical and imaginative approach to problem-solving.
* Review and interpret client tender documents for
High
and
Medium Voltage Infrastructure
projects.
* Develop complete and
Compliant Technical
and
Commercial Submissions
for Transmission Lines and
Grid Connections.
* Prepare
Cost Estimates, Bill Of Quantities
, and
Pricing Strategies
based on technical scope and
Project Risk Assessment.
* Support on site teams if any issues encountered during
Project Delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
* Over 5 years
of experience in
design ranging
from
10 kV
to
220 kV.
* Knowledge of
Substation Design, Grid Connections, Renewable Sector
and
wider Utility sector.
* Knowledge of ESB and EirGrid standards, specifications and practices.
* Familiar with
Utility Tendering Processes
and
Full Project Lifecycles
.
* Project management experience.
* Proficiency in
Eplan and AutoCAD 2D
(desirable).
* Proficient in the latest software and tools including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project) and Sharepoint (Office 365).
* Strong understanding of
Utility Standards
and safety practices.
* Team player, committed to supporting and contributing in the overall team success.
* Full clean driver's licence
* Ability to travel to project sites as required.