Senior Electrical Engineer (with HV Cable, Plant and Grid experience)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.

Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. From motorways to tramways, water and wastewater treatment to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges and to deliver climate responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

About Egis in Ireland

Egis has operated in Ireland since 1994 and is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country.  Our services in Ireland span the full lifespan of infrastructure, from upstream feasibility studies through design, construction supervision, delivery and operations. Operating across the entire value chain of consulting, design and operation, Egis is the only group to understand infrastructure in its entirety. Our current activities in Ireland include operating the Dublin Tunnel and the Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork, overseeing 470km of Ireland’s motorways and working on the design and delivery of major transport projects and mobility services.

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. In 2023 Egis acquired JB Barry & Partners, an engineering firm which has worked on major projects such as the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin and the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway. The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick.

For this role, UK and Ireland experience is acceptable

Responsible for reviewing, assessing, and approving HV Cable and  Plant design submissions for  Grid Supplier and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. This role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and other HV infrastructure comply with  Grid Supplier / DNO engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with EGIS project teams on  Eirgrid IRE / DNO contracts Contractors, internal Engineering and Design teams, and Project Managers to ensure the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs.

Experience of the IRE  Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is preferable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

Design Review & Approval:

• Review and assess HV Cable design submissions, ensuring compliance with  Grid Supplier / DNO policies, procedures and engineering standards.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non-compliance, or potential risks.
• Approve final designs once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Chair constructability and design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Coordination and technical interface with other engineering disciplines.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between  Grid Supplier / DNO and Contractors regarding HV Cable design matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability, and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that all designs incorporate appropriate risk mitigation measures, including hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments.
• Experience of implementing safety by design.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments, and approval decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and assurance documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.
• Experience of working to a structure project design process

Essential:

• Hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications), or equivalent professional qualification, in electrical engineering as applicable to the role.
• Have at least 5 years’ relevant experience in engineering consultancy or EPC (within Wind Farm or Solar Projects relating to Grid and CIC contracts)
• Proven experience in HV Cable project development, constructability, design or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irelands HV infrastructure, including interfaces and consideration with other disciplines including HV Plant, Civil, OHL and P&C.
• Competent in producing SLDs, Block Cable & Network‑Infrastructure diagrams, and providing input to GAs, 3‑D/BIM models and P&IDs.
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA integration and a working understanding of LV/MV protection coordination principles.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical/MEP and at least one electrical‑design platform (Trimble ProDesign, ETAP, EPLAN or equivalent).
• Strong teamwork, written and verbal communication, and takeholder‑management abilities; comfortable interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, vendors and contractors.
• Experience in liaison with ESB and Grid Connections

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively pursuing chartership
• Working knowledge of I.S. 10101:2020, IEC/BS EN standards and WIMES specifications
• Working Knowledge of Irish and EU Health & Safety legislation (e.g., Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Regulations).
• Project Management/Contract Management experience.
• Experience in liaison with ESB and Grid Connections
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required

Why join Egis?

Joining Egis means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation and determined to address today’s biggest challenges: fighting climate change, facilitating the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations.

In Ireland, Egis is delivering some of the most iconic projects, from motorways to tunnels, water and energy services, via rail to cyber, designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, connecting people and creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ most complex challenges by delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industries and the planet.

Local experience backed by global reach

Egis engineering foundation and pedigree is in JB Barry's local legacy. Generations of engineers have passed through our doors, and our standing among Irish clients has been established over decades. We have been behind some of Ireland’s iconic infrastructure with specialisms including water & energy, structures and transportation. Now we’re part of Egis we have access to global talent, teams and technologies. A career with us can lead to opportunities to travel and experience some of our work in over 100 countries