Lisa Cullen
Due to continued growth, one of my clients are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join the team to work on recently awarded design works associated with a number of transmission and distribution grid connection projects. The successful candidate will be based in the Cork office. Travel to and from site on occasion will also be required.
Role:
- Working under direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer
- Electrical design – Overhead line design, underground cable design, cable rating studies etc.
- Feasibility studies for grid connection options on renewable energy projects (Solar, Battery, Wind and others)
- On-site investigations, route selection and site surveys
- Preparation of material specifications & BOQ
- Design report compilation
- Detailed design drawing preparation
- Development of design processes
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of transmission and distribution networks
- Activities ranging from investigation and feasibility studies to design and specification, through to project management and technical support to other operational areas within the organisation.
- Assisting in the compilation and assessment of Tender Submissions
- On-site quality auditing during build phase.
Requirements:
- Minimum Degree qualified – Electrical Engineering (NFQ Level 8)
- Relevant industry experience would be an advantage
- An interest in developing a career in the Power Engineering Sector
- Strong technical and design ability essential
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong IT skills required. Knowledge of AutoCAD would be an advantage, but training will be provided where necessary
- Excellent team worker with effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A flexible approach to work & full drivers’ licence will be required
- Aptitude for formal report writing and professional presentation of work essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work on multiple assignments
- Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
Salary
- Salary circa €55k – €65k DOE
- 22 Days annual leave.
- Maternity Benefit
- Flexible working
- Sick pay after completion of probation.
- Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.
- Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
- Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme – 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support &
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health Insurance Discount.
- Life Assurance Payment.
- Standard industry training provided.
If you are an Electrical Engineer considering a career move, please feel to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.