Senior High Voltage Engineer

Job Title
Senior High Voltage Engineer


Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer to join their team in Dublin. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in HV electrical engineering to lead the design and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This is an ideal position for someone looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a growing sector.


Location and Working Pattern
Dublin – Primarily office-based with travel for client meetings, workshops, and site visits across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.


Client Overview
Our client is a growing engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in energy infrastructure. They deliver complex projects for utilities and developers, including substations, interconnectors, and associated grid infrastructure.


Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) infrastructure projects, including substations and interconnectors.
• Develop and review technical documents such as SLDs, substation layouts, and protection/control philosophies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including internal engineers, external consultants, and subcontractors.
• Interface with clients, TSOs/DSOs, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support technical standards, recruitment, and mentoring for HV engineering capability development.
• Review technical studies including load flow, short-circuit, protection, harmonics, and earthing.
• Participate in bid reviews, project planning, and site inspections as required.

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–15 years of experience in HV/MV electrical engineering.
• Proven track record in HV substation design and grid connection infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of protection/control systems, earthing, and lightning protection.
• Knowledge of IEC, BS, EN, and IS standards.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, PowerFactory (and ideally PSCAD).
• Excellent reporting, specification writing, and client communication skills.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Experience within consultancy environments or utility/TSO projects.
• Experience managing teams and external consultants.

Apply Now If you are an experienced HV Engineer seeking a permanent role in Dublin with opportunities to lead major energy projects, apply today to join a forward-thinking consultancy working on landmark infrastructure initiatives.

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