Ben Cooke
Senior Power Systems Engineer
Dublin or Cork | Data Centres
An expanding international M&E engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join its teams in Dublin or Cork. The consultancy specialises in low-energy design and delivering sustainable engineering solutions across data centres and digital infrastructure.
The Role:
The successful Senior Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for power system simulations and analysis for data centre projects, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic and cable sizing studies. The role involves developing protection settings, undertaking transformer inrush calculations, supporting electrical design teams, preparing technical reports and equipment specifications, and liaising with clients to ensure reliable and efficient power distribution systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Power Engineering.
- Proven power systems engineering experience, ideally within the data centre sector.
- Proficiency in ETAP, DIgSILENT or SKM.
- Experience in power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics and cable sizing.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, ideally HV up to 132kV, electrical protection, generators, transformers, UPS systems and SCADA.
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Consulting engineering or construction experience preferred.
- Experience in earthing and transient stability studies is advantageous.
Eligibility: This role will ideally suit candidates with the right to live and work in Ireland without restrictions.
Benefits:
- Salary: €75k-€85k (DOE)
- 23+ days annual leave.
- Hybrid working.
- Pension scheme and healthcare.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Training sponsorship and career development.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Charity volunteering leave and wellness initiatives.
If you are a Senior Power Systems Engineer who is looking for your next career move in Dublin or Cork, please send your CV to Ben Cooke at b.cooke@gpcireland.com for a confidential discussion.
