Electrical Design Engineer

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit an electrical design engineer with two to five years’ relevant experience for a permanent position within our expanding energy group.

Job type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin 18

Salary: Competitive

About the role

ROD is focused on the delivery of large-scale public infrastructure projects, and we are excited to be expanding our energy team to capitalise on the Government’s commitment to the expansion and renewal of the energy grid.

Reporting to our senior electrical engineer, you will be supporting the delivery of our increasing number of energy projects, which currently include:

electrification of Cork Area Commuter Rail Network, with associated grid extensions and substations
various grid connections for private energy developers
HV cable diversions to support transportation infrastructure
planning applications for new ESB substations

You will be required to have ample knowledge of power generation, power system planning, power system protection and power system transmission and distribution.

Essential

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
At least two years’ post-qualification experience in the design or construction of energy projects, such as wind and solar farms, high voltage substations and/or HV cable systems
Good knowledge of EirGrid and ESB standards
Good knowledge of the design and construction of energy projects
Experience in preparing reports
Experience in implementing quality procedures and records
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
Ability to work in a team environment
Motivated individual with a strong work ethic

Desirable

A master’s degree in electrical engineering (Level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
Specialisation in power or HV engineering
Competency in AutoCAD
Knowledge of substation primary or secondary designs and working knowledge of substation design software
Experience in HV cable design
Experience in wind or solar farm design or construction

About Roughan & O'Donovan

Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading expert in planning, designing and managing major infrastructure projects for clients across Ireland and the UK. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 people, of 25 different nationalities, in our Irish and UK offices.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme. We have well-established graduate and chartership support programmes.

We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

How to apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources
Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/RYbXG

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.

Electrical Design Engineer

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